The Sohn Family Foundation
The Sohn Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $305K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $25K.
The Sohn Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Sohn Family Foundation gave $25K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in New Hampshire. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $25,000
- +2728.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,000
- +2728.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $305,129
- -7.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (100% 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 The Sohn Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Dartmouth College Board of Trustees ($25K).
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 10 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Sohn Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 257% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 164% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $884 (2023) to $110K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth College Board of Trustees Hanover, NH | To Support the Dartmouth College Board of Trustees | $25,000 |
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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 | $305,129 | — | $25,608 | $25,000 | 1 | $25,608 | — | $15,658 |
| 2023 | $330,737 | — | $3,929 | $884 | 1 | $3,929 | — | $16,417 |
| 2022 | $334,666 | $10 | $115,459 | $110,199 | 3 | $115,459 | — | $20,478 |
| 2021 | $450,115 | — | $7,015 | $7,000 | 3 | $7,000 | — | $22,295 |
| 2020 | $455,490 | $2,986 | $32,810 | $30,000 | 2 | — | $1,551 | $22,983 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sohn Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $16K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Sohn Family Foundation is led by Minyoung Sohn, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Minyoung Sohn
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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.
Frequently asked questions about The Sohn Family Foundation
How much does The Sohn Family Foundation give each year?
The Sohn Family Foundation gave $25K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $884 across 1 grant.
How large is The Sohn Family Foundation?
The Sohn Family Foundation reported $305K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $26K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $16K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Sohn Family Foundation operate?
The Sohn Family Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado, New Hampshire.
What is The Sohn Family Foundation's EIN?
The Sohn Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1355968. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Sohn Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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