The Elsa & Peter Soderberg Charitable
The Elsa & Peter Soderberg Charitable is a private foundation that files Form 990-PF and is based in Boca Grande, Florida. It engages in venture philanthropy through strategic grantmaking and collaborative partnerships, with the stated goal of improving quality of life, particularly for women and children.
The Elsa & Peter Soderberg Charitable at a glance
In short: The Elsa & Peter Soderberg Charitable gave $4.2M across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $234K), top state District of Columbia. 22% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,206,731
- +36.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $233,707
- +21.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $130,000
- Total assets
- $18,353,259
- -1.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (4 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (32% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Elsa & Peter Soderberg Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 255 Whiskey Row PO Box 1287, Boca Grande, FL 33921
Phone: (866) 888-5157
Website: https://soderbergfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Elsa & Peter Soderberg Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Project Hope ($1.2M). Together the top 10 received $3.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 30 grants of 71 (42%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation lists funding priorities but does not specify a geographic footprint on its funding-priorities page. Its 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states; the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state were DC (32%), MA (16%), FL (14%), NY (12%), and CT (12%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Elsa & Peter Soderberg Charitable open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 18 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $354K; repeat grants $199K. How we count
Medians: $93K first-time, $150K repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 133% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 265% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.4M (2020) to $4.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $4.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Project Hope Washington, DC | General | $1,193,344 |
| Path Finder International Watertown, MA | General | $567,356 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc Fairfield, CT | General | $500,000 |
| Near East Foundation Syracuse, NY | General | $325,000 |
| Southwest Florida Community Foundation Fort Myers, FL | General | $275,000 |
| Invest in Kids Denver, CO | General | $207,750 |
| All Faith Food Bank Sarasota, FL | General | $200,000 |
| Population Services International Washington, DC | General | $150,563 |
| Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene Menands, NY | General | $150,000 |
| A Step Ahead Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN | General | $110,000 |
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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 | $18,353,259 | $4,350,804 | $4,658,168 | $4,206,731 | 18 | $4,460,446 | $4,243,081 | $1,682,294 |
| 2023 | $18,660,685 | $2,879,405 | $3,400,423 | $3,090,862 | 16 | $3,290,944 | $2,789,526 | $1,571,288 |
| 2022 | $19,181,703 | $3,846,268 | $3,353,557 | $3,080,153 | 15 | $3,210,093 | $1,339,006 | $1,608,972 |
| 2021 | $21,006,001 | $5,068,239 | $2,019,783 | $1,806,226 | 11 | $1,897,589 | $2,635,974 | $1,699,412 |
| 2020 | $19,349,654 | $2,900,759 | $1,569,579 | $1,376,403 | 11 | — | $645,485 | $1,327,733 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Elsa & Peter Soderberg Charitable reported a distributable amount of $1.7M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated goal is to boost quality of life, with an emphasis on women’s and children’s health and well-being. Its listed funding priorities are primary healthcare and reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health (RMNCH); livelihoods; emergency relief; serving U.S. veterans; education; and Indigenous communities. Its descriptions include family planning within its healthcare priority, economic advancement and self-sufficiency within livelihoods, and addressing food and housing insecurity and exploring alternative mental health programs for veterans.
Examples of supported organizations include Save the Children Federation, which describes its mission as inspiring breakthroughs in how the world treats children and achieving immediate and lasting change in their lives. The Near East Foundation says it works with local partners on community-led economic and social development across the Middle East, Africa, and the Caucasus. Invest in Kids describes its work as partnering with local communities to support evidence-based programs for the health and well-being of Colorado’s youngest children and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $4,206,731. The grants ranged from $15,000 to $1,193,344, with a median grant of $130,000. The largest reported awards included Project Hope ($1,193,344), PATH Finder International ($567,356), Save the Children Federation ($500,000), Near East Foundation ($325,000), Southwest Florida Community Foundation ($275,000), and Invest in Kids ($207,750). The 2024 filing listed the purposes of these grants as “GENERAL.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Peter Soderberg as president and Elsa A. Soderberg as vice president. The foundation’s team page identifies Peter and Elsa Soderberg as founders and co-presidents, Jessica C. Millman as executive director, and Elsa L. Soderberg as philanthropy director. The team page also lists Will Weinfeld, Liz Soderberg, Kirstin Fulkerson, and Andrew Hagen as directors.
The Elsa & Peter Soderberg Charitable is led by Jessica Millman, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 8 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jessica Millman
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$73K (2020) → $80K (2024)
Peter Soderberg
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Weinfeld
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elsa Louise Soderberg
Vice President & Officer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$25K (2022) → $74K (2024)
Dennis Brown
Officer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Hagen
Officer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Soderberg
Officer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kirstin Fulkerson
Officer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Liz Soderberg (2020–2023) — Officer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $80K, to Jessica Millman (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Elsa & Peter Soderberg Charitable
How much does The Elsa & Peter Soderberg Charitable give each year?
The Elsa & Peter Soderberg Charitable gave $4.2M across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.1M across 16 grants.
What is The Elsa & Peter Soderberg Charitable's typical grant size?
The Elsa & Peter Soderberg Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $130,000, and its average grant was $233,707, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Elsa & Peter Soderberg Charitable that year got $354K on average.
Where does The Elsa & Peter Soderberg Charitable give grants?
The Elsa & Peter Soderberg Charitable's top state is District of Columbia, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (16%) and Florida (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants) and Sarasota, FL (2 grants).
Does The Elsa & Peter Soderberg Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Elsa & Peter Soderberg Charitable's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Elsa & Peter Soderberg Charitable's largest grantees?
The Elsa & Peter Soderberg Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Project Hope ($1,193,344), Path Finder International ($567,356) and Save the Children Federation Inc ($500,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Elsa & Peter Soderberg Charitable?
The Elsa & Peter Soderberg Charitable reported $18.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Elsa & Peter Soderberg Charitable fund?
The foundation’s stated goal is to boost quality of life, with an emphasis on women’s and children’s health and well-being. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Elsa & Peter Soderberg Charitable?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Elsa & Peter Soderberg Charitable's EIN?
The Elsa & Peter Soderberg Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4360163. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Elsa & Peter Soderberg Charitable accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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