The Sonkin Family Foundation
The Sonkin Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Its 2024 filing is marked as the organization’s final return, so it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Sonkin Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Sonkin Family Foundation gave $386K across 41 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Florida. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $386,422
- +12.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 41
- -12.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,425
- +29.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $246
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (11 of 41, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (85% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Sonkin Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The filing states that the foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. It specifies no application form and says recipients must be 501(c)(3) organizations. Because the filing is marked as final, these instructions should not be treated as current.
- Contact
Mailing address: 32 Saint Thomas Dr, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418-4598
Phone: (561) 625-6998
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Sonkin Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Federation Palm Beach ($249K). Together the top 10 received $373K.
Grant Size Distribution
223 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 219 grants of 223 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went primarily to Florida recipients (85%), followed by Michigan (10%), New York (3%), Ohio (1%), and Washington, DC (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Sonkin Family Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 41 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $100 repeat.
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 $81K (2021) to $386K (2024). In 2024 it made 41 grants totaling $386K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation Palm Beach West Palm Beach, FL | Cultural | $248,570 |
| Temple Judea Palm Beach Gardens, FL | Religious | $62,084 |
| Jewish Federation of Detroit Bloomfield Hills, MI | Cultural | $30,000 |
| Jewish Community Center - Detroit West Bloomfield, MI | Cultural | $6,500 |
| Chautauqua Institute Chautauqua, NY | Educational | $6,209 |
| Insight Through Education Palm Beach Gardens, FL | Educational | $5,791 |
| Jewish Family & Chlidren's Services West Palm Beach, FL | Medical | $5,250 |
| Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH | Educational | $5,000 |
| Jewish National Fund New York, NY | Educational | $2,000 |
| B'nai Brith International Washington, DC | Religious | $1,900 |
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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 | — | $75,640 | $395,125 | $386,422 | 41 | $386,422 | $66,937 |
| 2023 | $319,485 | $50,600 | $349,783 | $342,184 | 47 | $342,184 | $43,001 |
| 2022 | $618,668 | $18,998 | $107,698 | $95,575 | 37 | $95,575 | $6,875 |
| 2021 | $707,368 | $102,582 | $92,267 | $80,876 | 50 | $80,876 | $91,191 |
| 2020 | $697,053 | $27,661 | $100,146 | $93,718 | 48 | — | $21,233 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with cultural, religious, educational, and medical purposes. Among the grantees described in their own words, the Jewish Federation of Detroit says it works to meet the needs of Jewish people and build a vibrant Jewish future; Insight Through Education says it uses lessons from the Holocaust and genocides to promote kindness, acceptance, and respect and to oppose antisemitism, hatred, and bigotry.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 41 grants totaling $386,422. Grant amounts ranged from $36 to $248,570, with a median of $246. Notable grants included $248,570 to Jewish Federation Palm Beach for cultural purposes, $62,084 to Temple Judea for religious purposes, and $30,000 to Jewish Federation of Detroit for cultural purposes. Other 2024 grants included $5,791 to Insight Through Education and $2,000 to Jewish National Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Sydelle Sonkin was listed as president on the 2024 filing.
The Sonkin Family Foundation is led by Sydelle Sonkin, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sydelle Sonkin
President
On filings since 2020
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 Sonkin Family Foundation
How much does The Sonkin Family Foundation give each year?
The Sonkin Family Foundation gave $386K across 41 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $342K across 47 grants.
What is The Sonkin Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Sonkin Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $246, and its average grant was $9,425, across 41 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Sonkin Family Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Sonkin Family Foundation give grants?
The Sonkin Family Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Michigan (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (11 grants), West Palm Beach, FL (4 grants), Palm Beach Gardens, FL (4 grants) and Washington, DC (4 grants).
Does The Sonkin Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 41 grants with a stated purpose on The Sonkin Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (18 grants), "Cultural" (13 grants) and "Medical" (7 grants).
Who are The Sonkin Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Sonkin Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Federation Palm Beach ($248,570), Temple Judea ($62,084) and Jewish Federation of Detroit ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does The Sonkin Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with cultural, religious, educational, and medical purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Sonkin Family Foundation?
The filing states that the foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Sonkin Family Foundation's EIN?
The Sonkin Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3322771. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Sonkin Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Sonkin Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- 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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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Sonkin Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-sonkin-family-foundation-morg_0e020e12ebc043c9a643aaea78ccf3ec
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