The Soderquist Family Foundation
The Soderquist Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Oak Park, Illinois. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2024 filing lists 34 grants totaling $1,121,500.
The Soderquist Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Soderquist Family Foundation gave $1.1M across 34 grants in 2024 (avg $33K), mostly in Illinois. 15% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,121,500
- -18.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 34
- +9.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $32,985
- -25.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $16,500
- Total assets
- $10,833,968
- -8.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (5 of 34, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (62% 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 Soderquist Family Foundation
- 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: PO Box 3215, Oak Park, IL 60303-3215
Phone: (773) 230-1788
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Soderquist Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Westlawn Youth Network ($180K). Together the top 10 received $837K.
Grant Size Distribution
163 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 128 grants of 163 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 62% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 10% to Arkansas, 8% to Wisconsin, 6% to Nebraska, and 5% to Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Soderquist Family Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 34 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $44K; repeat grants $31K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $12K repeat.
- 82% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 31% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 267% 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 $624K (2020) to $1.4M (2023). In 2024 it made 34 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Westlawn Youth Network Bellwood, IL | Charitable - Urban Youth Ministries | $180,000 |
| Dickson Valley Camp Newark, IL | Charitable - Youth Camping | $100,000 |
| Pursue Scholars Chicago, IL | Charitable - Urban Education Scholarships | $100,000 |
| Ezekiel Rain Siloam Springs, AR | Charitable - Anti-Human Trafficking Services | $90,000 |
| Potters House Association International Pewaukee, WI | Charitable - Urban Poor Services | $90,000 |
| Christianity Today Wheaton, IL | Charitable - Media-Black Church Associate Editor Position | $75,000 |
| Love Justice International Lincoln, NE | Charitable - Anti-Human Trafficking Services | $65,000 |
| Goddess Chicago, IL | Charitable - Urban Youth Education | $50,000 |
| Wheaton College Wheaton, IL | Charitable - Education | $50,000 |
| Iafr (International Association for Refugees Canada) Wheaton, IL | Charitable - Refugee Ministry/Services | $36,500 |
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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 | $10,833,968 | $317,580 | $1,278,285 | $1,121,500 | 34 | $1,135,133 | $230,721 | $424,470 |
| 2023 | $11,794,673 | $306,753 | $1,564,779 | $1,377,500 | 31 | $1,377,500 | $289,049 | $606,830 |
| 2022 | $13,053,827 | $764,033 | $1,309,087 | $1,074,000 | 32 | $1,074,000 | $517,644 | $662,079 |
| 2021 | $13,685,012 | $1,017,375 | $1,106,438 | $854,200 | 32 | $854,200 | $806,692 | $731,997 |
| 2020 | $13,780,944 | $2,819,626 | $827,313 | $624,165 | 34 | — | $197,500 | $601,733 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Soderquist Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $424K 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 does not state a mission in the provided information. Its grants support organizations working in a range of charitable areas. For example, Westlawn Youth Network describes its mission as developing youth leadership in Chicago’s North Lawndale area. Potter’s House Association International says it supports relief efforts for the world’s poor, with special emphasis on Guatemala. Ezekiel Rain says its mission is to fight human trafficking and heal trauma by strengthening families and mobilizing communities; Love Justice International describes its mission as disrupting human trafficking in transit.
Education and youth support are also represented among the grantees. Wheaton College says it advances its mission through liberal arts and graduate education, while GRIP Outreach for Youth describes its work as investing in Chicago youth through Christ-centered, life-on-life relationships. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 34 grants totaling $1,121,500. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $180,000, with a median of $16,500. Among the largest grants were $180,000 to Westlawn Youth Network for urban youth ministries; $100,000 each to Dickson Valley Camp for youth camping and Pursue Scholars for urban education scholarships; and $90,000 each to Ezekiel Rain for anti-human-trafficking services and Potter’s House Association International for urban poor services. Other listed grants included $75,000 to Christianity Today for a Black Church associate editor position and $65,000 to Love Justice International for anti-human-trafficking services.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mark Soderquist as director, president, and treasurer; Jennifer King Soderquist as director, vice president, and secretary; and Dane Soderquist and Anders Soderquist as directors.
The Soderquist Family Foundation is led by Mark Soderquist, Director, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mark Soderquist
Director, President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$65K (2020) → $65K (2024)
Anders Soderquist
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dane Soderquist
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer King Soderquist
Director, Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 $65K, to Mark Soderquist (Director/President/Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about The Soderquist Family Foundation
How much does The Soderquist Family Foundation give each year?
The Soderquist Family Foundation gave $1.1M across 34 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.4M across 31 grants.
What is The Soderquist Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Soderquist Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $16,500, and its average grant was $32,985, across 34 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Soderquist Family Foundation that year got $44K on average.
Where does The Soderquist Family Foundation give grants?
The Soderquist Family Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Arkansas (10%) and Wisconsin (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wheaton, IL (4 grants), Chicago, IL (4 grants) and Siloam Springs, AR (2 grants).
Does The Soderquist Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 34 grants with a stated purpose on The Soderquist Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable - Church Missions Programs" (4 grants) and "Charitable - Urban Poor Services" (4 grants).
Who are The Soderquist Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Soderquist Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Westlawn Youth Network ($180,000), Dickson Valley Camp ($100,000) and Pursue Scholars ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Soderquist Family Foundation?
The Soderquist Family Foundation reported $10.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $424K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Soderquist Family Foundation fund?
The foundation does not state a mission in the provided information. Its grants support organizations working in a range of charitable areas. For example, Westlawn Youth Network describes its mission as developing youth leadership in Chicago’s North Lawndale area. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Soderquist Family Foundation?
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 Soderquist Family Foundation's EIN?
The Soderquist Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1621266. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Soderquist Family Foundation 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.
Data update history
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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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Grantable. (2026). The Soderquist Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-soderquist-family-foundation-morg_aef36abcc67346c086a73efedfd55da4
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