The Soloviev Foundation
The Soloviev Foundation is the charitable giving arm of the Soloviev Group, based in New York, NY. It is listed as a Form 990-PF (a private foundation) and supports nonprofit work across humanitarian, environmental, and educational causes.
The Soloviev Foundation at a glance
In short: The Soloviev Foundation gave $3.2M across 53 grants in 2024 (avg $60K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,202,783
- +178.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 53
- +178.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $60,430
- -0.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $217,790,665
- -4.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (47% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Soloviev Foundation
- Review Cycle
- No submission deadline.
- Deadline
- No submission deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Stefan Q Soloviev
Mailing address: 9 West 57Th Street, New York, NY 10019
Phone: (212) 751-1100
Website: https://solovievfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Soloviev Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sutter Medical Center Foundation ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $2.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
108 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 108 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars were distributed across recipient states, with California accounting for 47%, New York 22%, Washington 16%, Florida 4%, and the District of Columbia 3%. The listed 2024 grants also included recipients in North Carolina and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 53 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Soloviev Foundation gives
- 19% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−12%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $92K (2020) to $3.6M (2021). In 2024 it made 53 grants totaling $3.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sutter Medical Center Foundation Sacramento, CA | General Support | $1,000,000 |
| Gonzaga University Spokane, WA | Men's Basketball Enhancement Fund | $500,000 |
| Saint Mary's College of California Moraga, CA | Soloviev Men's Basketball Fund | $500,000 |
| Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation Winston-Salem, NC | General Support | $100,000 |
| Hudson Institute Washington, DC | General Support | $100,000 |
| New York City Police Foundation New York, NY | Gala and General Support | $100,000 |
| The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Alexandria, VA | General Support | $100,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Jacksonville, FL | General Support | $100,000 |
| Citizens Crime Commission of NYC New York, NY | General Support | $75,000 |
| Truce Foundation of the USA Inc Water Mill, NY | General Support | $50,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $217,790,665 | $3,243,677 | $13,843,472 | $3,202,783 | 53 | $17,065,087 | $3,135,365 |
| 2023 | $227,924,797 | $-1,416,461 | $10,259,260 | $1,149,287 | 19 | $10,143,044 | $3,313,671 |
| 2022 | $239,600,518 | $1,592,518 | $3,776,856 | $2,415,201 | 25 | $3,236,861 | $1,788,355 |
| 2021 | $241,786,081 | $29,285,009 | $4,569,643 | $3,643,000 | 7 | — | $29,255,764 |
| 2020 | $217,069,490 | $100,626 | $314,825 | $91,500 | 4 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is “to help make a better world.” It says it identifies needs aligned with its values and seeks nonprofit organizations suited to address them effectively. It gives particular attention to at-risk children, promoting values in society, and encouraging social responsibility, while considering all causes in its giving plan.
Its supported organizations illustrate a range of work. Saint Mary’s College of California describes its mission as cultivating knowledge and ways of thinking; the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation says it supports preservation, natural-resource protection, visitor amenities, and education along the Parkway. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children describes work to find missing children and reduce child sexual exploitation, while Wounded Warrior Project describes services for post-9/11 veterans, service members, and their families. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not additional focus areas specified by the foundation.
The foundation has also reported direct charitable activities involving public access to art and cultural projects. These included the “Field of Light” installation at Freedom Plaza in Manhattan, open free to visitors for 12 months after opening in December 2023; a rotating exhibition program at the Soloviev Art Gallery; and planning for a proposed aircraft museum in Roswell, New Mexico.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 53 grants totaling $3,202,783. Grants ranged from $500 to $1,000,000, with a median of $15,000. The largest awards included $1,000,000 to Sutter Medical Center Foundation for general support; $500,000 to Gonzaga University for its Men’s Basketball Enhancement Fund; and $500,000 to Saint Mary’s College of California for the Soloviev Men’s Basketball Fund.
Other 2024 grants included $100,000 each to the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation, Hudson Institute, New York City Police Foundation, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, and Wounded Warrior Project. The foundation also gave $75,000 to Citizens Crime Commission of NYC, $50,000 to TRUCE Foundation of the USA, $44,000 to Chabad Young Professionals, and $35,000 to Advent Church.
The foundation reported 19 grants totaling $1,149,287 in 2023 and 25 grants totaling $2,415,201 in 2022.
The 2023 filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It reports no specific grant application form or required materials, no restrictions or limitations on awards, and no submission deadline.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Stefan Q Soloviev as president, Nikolai Solow as treasurer, and Michael Hershman as vice president and secretary.
The Soloviev Foundation is led by Stefan Q. Soloviev, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stefan Q. Soloviev
President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Hershman
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nikolai Solow
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Sheldon H. Solow (2020) — President
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 Soloviev Foundation
How much does The Soloviev Foundation give each year?
The Soloviev Foundation gave $3.2M across 53 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 19 grants.
What is The Soloviev Foundation's typical grant size?
The Soloviev Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $60,430, across 53 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Soloviev Foundation give grants?
The Soloviev Foundation's top state is California, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (22%) and Washington (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (21 grants), East Hampton, NY (4 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Soloviev Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 81% of The Soloviev Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (43 of 53) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Soloviev Foundation's largest grantees?
The Soloviev Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Sutter Medical Center Foundation ($1,000,000), Gonzaga University ($500,000) and Saint Mary's College of California ($500,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Soloviev Foundation?
The Soloviev Foundation reported $217.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $3.2M.
What does The Soloviev Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “to help make a better world.” It says it identifies needs aligned with its values and seeks nonprofit organizations suited to address them effectively. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Soloviev Foundation?
The Soloviev Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check solovievfoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Soloviev Foundation's EIN?
The Soloviev Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3614971. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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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