The Soros Fund Charitable Foundation is a private foundation established in 1986 and granted tax-exempt status in July 1987. Based in New York, NY, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization classified as an independent foundation. The organization was founded by George Soros, an investor and philanthropist who is also founder and Chairman of Soros Fund Management LLC and co-founder of the Quantum Fund, one of the first hedge funds.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$68.2M
+2.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.9M
+66.9% YoY
Grant Count
363
+49.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
+11.8% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Soros Fund Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.2M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation awards scholarships to students who have demonstrated an ability for contributing to the scientific, cultural, or economic development of China, and fellowships to individuals involved in the fields of culture, economics, and science. The scholarships and fellowships may be used for trips to the U.S. and other countries by Chinese nationals and trips to China by non-Chinese nationals.
The foundation also provides support for international organizations and U.S. philanthropic organizations supporting international issues. Primary funding focus areas include:
- Arts & Culture
- Community Development
- Education
- Environment
- Health
- Social & Human Services
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Grantmaking
The foundation made 363 grants in its most recent reporting period. Grant sizes range from $50 to $300,000, with a median grant amount of $2,000. Recent grants include:
Grant Range
s range from $50 to $300,000, with a median grant amount of $2,000. Recent grants include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, New Jersey, and Massachusetts, though it also supports international organizations and initiatives related to China.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $68,249,292
- Total Revenue: $3,491,307
- Total Expenses: $4,042,103
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Investment Income and Dividends: $7,827
- Net Gain from Sale of Non-Inventory Assets: $3,489,331
The foundation's assets place it in the top 10% of U.S. foundations by asset size (ranked #2,926 of 159,550 foundations).
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $68,249,292 | $66,509,142 | $64,745,404 |
| Revenue | $3,491,307 | $3,255,095 | $1,940,731 |
| Expenses | $4,042,103 | $2,478,266 | $2,128,547 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,648,365 | $1,629,392 | $1,897,547 |
| Net Investment Income | $4,856,026 | $3,606,138 | $2,085,136 |
| Distributable Amount | $3,246,633 | $3,149,343 | $3,230,777 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
103 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include All India Movement Aim for Seva Inc ($37,500), Brearley School ($30,000), Big Apple Performing Arts Inc ($22,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALL INDIA MOVEMENT AIM FOR SEVA INC SAYLORSBURG, PA | General Support | $37,500 |
| ALL INDIA MOVEMENT AIM FOR SEVA INC SAYLORSBURG, PA | General Support | $600 |
| ALMINANE FOUNDATION INC CHARLOTTE, NC | General Support | $2,250 |
| ALMINANE FOUNDATION INC CHARLOTTE, NC | General Support | $15,000 |
| AMERICAN ACHILLES FOUNDATION DUBLIN, NH | General Support | $1,500 |
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY ATLANTA, GA | General Support | $300 |
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY ATLANTA, GA | General Support | $308 |
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY INC KENNESAW, GA | General Support | $375 |
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY INC KENNESAW, GA | General Support | $79 |
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY INC KENNESAW, GA | General Support | $300 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
As of the most recent filings, the foundation's leadership includes:
- Andrew Hollenbeck (Director/President, as of March 27, 2024)
- Tom Richardson (Director/Treasurer & Secretary, as of March 27, 2024)
- Christopher I Naunton (Vice President)
- Georgia Levenson Keohane (Director, as of January 16, 2024)
All board members are listed as working 0 hours per week with no reported compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARYANN CANFIELD | PRESIDENT UNTIL 3/27/24 | — | — |
| CHRISTOPHER I NAUNTON | VICE PRESIDENT | — | — |
| ANDREW HOLLENBECK | DIRECTOR/TREASURER UNTIL 3/27 | — | — |
| TOM RICHARDSON | DIRECTOR/TREAS&SEC AS OF 3/27 | — | — |
| CATHERINE E LIVINGSTON | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR UNTIL 1/16 | — | — |
| ANDREW HOLLENBECK | DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT AS OF 3/27 | — | — |
| GEORGIA LEVENSON KEOHANE | DIRECTOR AS OF 1/16/2024 | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Soros Fund Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation awards scholarships to students who have demonstrated an ability for contributing to the scientific, cultural, or economic development of China, and fellowships to individuals involved in the fields of culture, economics, and science. The scholarships and fellowships may be used for trips to the U.S. and other countries by Chinese nationals and trips to China by non-Chinese nationals. The foundation also provides support for international organizations and U.S. philanthropic orga…
How do I apply for a grant from Soros Fund Charitable Foundation?
The foundation made 363 grants in its most recent reporting period. Grant sizes range from $50 to $300,000, with a median grant amount of $2,000. Recent grants include: • Museum of Chinese in America: $300,000 (General Support) • Eule Charitable Foundation: $300,000 (Capital Endowment) • Museum of Chinese in America: $165,000 (General Support) Total giving in 2024 was $3,573,998. The foundation does not respond to unsolicited applications for funding and is noted as "preselected only" in its ap…
Where does Soros Fund Charitable Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, New Jersey, and Massachusetts, though it also supports international organizations and initiatives related to China.
What size grants does Soros Fund Charitable Foundation award?
In 2024, Soros Fund Charitable Foundation awarded 363 grants totaling $3.9M — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Soros Fund Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Soros Fund Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.2M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Soros Fund Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Soros Fund Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3388177. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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