Soul Soup Foundation
Soul Soup Foundation is a private foundation, based in Grand Rapids, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $569K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $98K. Net investment income was $7K.
Soul Soup Foundation at a glance
In short: Soul Soup Foundation gave $98K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $97,725
- -86.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- -27.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,216
- -81.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,250
- Total assets
- $568,950
- +120.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Soul Soup Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ada Township ($75K). Together the top 8 received $98K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 27 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Soul Soup Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 823% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $98K (2024) to $730K (2023). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $98K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ada Township Ada, MI | General Fund | $75,000 |
| Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration King of Prussia, PA | General Fund | $8,000 |
| Cascade Community Foundation Grand Rapids, MI | General Fund | $5,650 |
| FHC Ranger Youth Lacrosse Grand Rapids, MI | General Fund | $4,000 |
| Ada Bible Church Grand Rapids, MI | General Fund | $2,500 |
| Temple Beth El Bloomfield, MI | General Fund | $1,500 |
| Children's Advocacy Center Holland, MI | General Fund | $575 |
| Humane Society of West Michigan Walker, MI | General Fund | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $568,950 | $409,220 | $97,870 | $97,725 | 8 | $97,725 | $7,115 | $11,876 |
| 2023 | $257,600 | $639,474 | $734,185 | $729,515 | 11 | $733,065 | $3,854 | $11,166 |
| 2022 | $352,311 | $638,637 | $336,326 | $324,980 | 8 | $336,326 | — | $4,735 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Soul Soup Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Soul Soup Foundation is led by Scott G. Campbell, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2022; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Scott G. Campbell
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chad W. Ryskamp
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Soul Soup Foundation
How much does Soul Soup Foundation give each year?
Soul Soup Foundation gave $98K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $730K across 11 grants.
What is Soul Soup Foundation's typical grant size?
Soul Soup Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,250, and its average grant was $12,216, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Soul Soup Foundation give grants?
Soul Soup Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Rapids, MI (3 grants).
Does Soul Soup Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Soul Soup Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Soul Soup Foundation's largest grantees?
Soul Soup Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Ada Township ($75,000), Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration ($8,000) and Cascade Community Foundation ($5,650), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Soul Soup Foundation?
Soul Soup Foundation reported $569K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $98K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Soul Soup Foundation's EIN?
Soul Soup Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4041813. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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