The Shosholoza Foundation
The Shosholoza Foundation is a private foundation focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Woodbury, MN. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 1 grant totaling $54K.
The Shosholoza Foundation at a glance
In short: The Shosholoza Foundation gave $54K across 1 grant in 2020 (avg $54K). Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $54,238
- Grants made (2020)
- 1
- Average grant
- $54,238
- Median grant
- $54,238
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who The Shosholoza Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Imbumba Foundation ($54K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $54K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Imbumba Foundation | Shoes for School Children, Luphisi Soup Kitchen | $54,238 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $98,391 | $98,473 | $54,238 | 1 | $776 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Shosholoza Foundation reported a distributable amount of $776 for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Shosholoza Foundation is led by Ray Menard, President on the 2020 filing; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2020 is compensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Ray Menard
President
New on the 2020 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ardith Tonsager
Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
8 hrs/week
$7K (2020)
Al Wagner
Board Member
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Christine Menard
Vice President
New on the 2020 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Colleen Gaudette
Board Member
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Steve Scully
Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $7K, to Ardith Tonsager (Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about The Shosholoza Foundation
How much does The Shosholoza Foundation give each year?
The Shosholoza Foundation gave $54K across 1 grant in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Shosholoza Foundation?
The Shosholoza Foundation is a private foundation focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Woodbury, MN.
How much is The Shosholoza Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, The Shosholoza Foundation reported a distributable amount of $776 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Shosholoza Foundation's EIN?
The Shosholoza Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8043799. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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