The Sottovoce Foundation
The Sottovoce Foundation is a private foundation based in Syosset, New York. Its 2026 filing reports 47 grants totaling $15,410, including support for a scholarship fund, religious organizations, schools, and arts and cultural organizations.
The Sottovoce Foundation at a glance
In short: The Sottovoce Foundation gave $15K across 47 grants in 2026 (avg $327.872), mostly in New York. 17% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $15,410
- +14.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 47
- +2.2% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $328
- +11.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $125
- Total assets
- $186,683
- +137.1% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (4 of 23, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (85% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Sottovoce Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1586 Laurel Hollow Road, Syosset, NY 11791
Phone: (516) 367-3583
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Sottovoce Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Piping Rock Scholarship Fund ($8K). Together the top 10 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
175 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 175 grants of 175 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2026, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 9% to California, and 4% to Connecticut. Texas and Alabama each accounted for 1% or less.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Sottovoce Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 4 of 23 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $225; repeat grants $764. How we count
Medians: $188 first-time, $250 repeat.
- 61% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 207% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 300% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2023) to $15K (2026). In 2026 it made 47 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Piping Rock Scholarship Fund Locust Valley, NY | General | $7,500 |
| Catholic Ministries Appeal Rockville Centre, NY | General | $750 |
| St Dominic Church Oyster Bay, NY | General | $750 |
| St Dominic Church Oyster Bay, NY | General | $750 |
| San Diego Symphony Orchestra San Diego, CA | General | $500 |
| St Johns Episcopal Ch New York, NY | General | $500 |
| St Dominic Church Oyster Bay, NY | General | $260 |
| Buckley School Roslyn, NY | General | $250 |
| Catholic Ministries Appeal Rockville Centre, NY | General | $250 |
| Choate Rosemary Hall Wallingford, CT | General | $250 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $186,683 | $127,128 | $19,175 | $15,410 | 47 | $17,178 | $106,826 | $5,730 |
| 2025 | $78,730 | $1,611 | $17,437 | $13,479 | 46 | $15,353 | — | $4,984 |
| 2024 | $94,556 | $1,562 | $9,109 | $5,314 | 28 | $7,082 | — | $5,448 |
| 2023 | $102,103 | $1,480 | $8,637 | $5,017 | 19 | $6,722 | — | $5,813 |
| 2022 | $109,260 | $21,389 | $9,137 | $5,825 | 35 | $7,456 | — | $5,458 |
| 2021 | $97,008 | $1,206 | $9,571 | $6,194 | 33 | — | — | $5,372 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sottovoce Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2026 — 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 available filings do not state the foundation’s own mission. Its grants include support for organizations with varied purposes. The Piping Rock Scholarship Fund describes its mission as providing scholarships for Piping Rock Club employees, their children and grandchildren, and service-contract individuals who need financial support for education; it also says it may provide hardship assistance to employees and service-contract individuals. The San Diego Museum of Art describes its mission as inspiring, educating, and cultivating curiosity through great works of art. The Caumsett Foundation describes its mission as supporting Caumsett Historic State Park through education, low-impact recreation, historic and environmental preservation, and conservation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation made 47 grants totaling $15,410. Grant amounts ranged from $25 to $7,500, with a median of $125. The largest grant listed was $7,500 to the Piping Rock Scholarship Fund in Locust Valley, New York. Other notable grants included $750 each to the Catholic Ministries Appeal and St. Dominic Church, and $500 each to the San Diego Symphony Orchestra and St. John’s Episcopal Church.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Fsedgwick Browne and Gloria Browne as trustees.
The Sottovoce Foundation's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Fsedgwick Browne
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gloria Browne
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Sottovoce Foundation
How much does The Sottovoce Foundation give each year?
The Sottovoce Foundation gave $15K across 47 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $13K across 46 grants.
What is The Sottovoce Foundation's typical grant size?
The Sottovoce Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $125, and its average grant was $328, across 47 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Sottovoce Foundation that year got $225 on average.
Where does The Sottovoce Foundation give grants?
The Sottovoce Foundation gives mostly in New York: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (22 grants), Oyster Bay, NY (4 grants), San Diego, CA (3 grants) and Rockville Centre, NY (2 grants).
Does The Sottovoce Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Sottovoce Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (47 of 47) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Sottovoce Foundation's largest grantees?
The Sottovoce Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Piping Rock Scholarship Fund ($7,500), St Dominic Church ($1,760 across 3 grants) and Mary Star of the Sea Ch ($1,150 across 22 grants), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The Sottovoce Foundation?
The Sottovoce Foundation reported $187K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $17K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Sottovoce Foundation fund?
The available filings do not state the foundation’s own mission. Its grants include support for organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Sottovoce Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Sottovoce Foundation's EIN?
The Sottovoce Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3370114. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does The Sottovoce 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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