Sowing Futuros is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SAN MATEO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $10K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7K
+673.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$10K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$10K
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sowing Futuros reported a distributable amount of $477 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Sowing Futuros
Based on IRS filings
Sowing Futuros is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SAN MATEO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $10K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,232 | $935 |
| Revenue | $29,579 | $10,000 |
| Expenses | $23,282 | $9,065 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $23,282 | $9,065 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $477 | $23 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Compas De Nicaragua ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Compas De Nicaragua Plymouth, NH | La Paz Farmers and Women in Action Initiatives. | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patricia Dassios | President and Board Member | 2 | — |
| Alexandria Dassios | Chairman of the Board | 1 | — |
| John Dassios | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Margarita Dassios | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Sean Anderson | Secretary & Treasurer | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sowing Futuros?
Sowing Futuros is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SAN MATEO, CA. It holds $7K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Sowing Futuros?
As of 2024, Sowing Futuros holds $7K in total assets with $30K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $10K in 2024.
Where does Sowing Futuros operate?
Sowing Futuros has awarded grants in New Hampshire.
What size grants does Sowing Futuros award?
In 2024, Sowing Futuros awarded 1 grants totaling $10K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Sowing Futuros required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Sowing Futuros reported a distributable amount of $477 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Sowing Futuros's EIN?
Sowing Futuros's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-3553727. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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