The Solomon Foundation
The Solomon Foundation is a private foundation focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Texarkana, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $105K in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 3 grants totaling $9K.
The Solomon Foundation at a glance
In short: The Solomon Foundation gave $9K across 3 grants in 2022 (avg $3K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $8,500
- Grants made (2022)
- 3
- Average grant
- $2,833
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $104,772
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The Solomon Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Sarah Hall Legal ($6K). Together the top 3 received $9K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Solomon Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2020) to $9K (2022). In 2022 it made 3 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sarah Hall Legal Texarkana, TX | Helped for Ther Divorce | $5,500 |
| Kayla King Texarkana, TX | Low Income Family | $2,000 |
| Walking for Williams Fundraiser Texarkana, TX | Fundraiser | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $104,772 | $5,526 | $34,927 | $8,500 | 3 | $34,927 | $183 |
| 2020 | $133,370 | — | $15,240 | $5,500 | 3 | — | $6,046 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Solomon Foundation reported a distributable amount of $183 for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Solomon Foundation is led by Zack Ames, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Zack Ames
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Solomon Foundation
How much does The Solomon Foundation give each year?
The Solomon Foundation gave $9K across 3 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Solomon Foundation's typical grant size?
The Solomon Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,833, across 3 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Solomon Foundation give grants?
The Solomon Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Texarkana, TX (3 grants).
Does The Solomon Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Solomon Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Solomon Foundation?
The Solomon Foundation reported $105K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $35K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $183 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Solomon Foundation?
The Solomon Foundation is a private foundation focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Texarkana, TX. It holds $105K in total assets as of 2022.
What is The Solomon Foundation's EIN?
The Solomon Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3578941. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
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 2020–2022
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