The Soul Support Foundation Inc
The Soul Support Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Sarasota, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with listed recipients in several states and grant purposes described as general charitable.
The Soul Support Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Soul Support Foundation Inc gave $15K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), top state New York. 50% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $15,050
- +349.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +71.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,254
- +162.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $675
- Total assets
- $137,631
- +2.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (6 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (33% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Soul Support Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Its filing says to send a letter, preferably on charity letterhead, requesting a grant. It reports no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- No deadlines.
- Deadline
- No deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Sharon Strassfeld
Mailing address: 425 Mckinley Drive, Sarasota, FL 34236
Phone: (212) 666-0045
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Soul Support Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hadar Institute ($5K). Together the top 10 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 49 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Sarasota, Florida. In 2025, its grant dollars went to recipients in New York (33%), Massachusetts (27%), Minnesota (15%), Arizona (12%), and Texas (7%), among other states. The listed recipients also included organizations in New Jersey and Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Soul Support Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 12 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $733; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 33% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 125% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 228% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2021) to $20K (2023). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hadar Institute New York, NY | General Charitable | $5,000 |
| Global Village Connect Brooklyn Center, MN | General Charitable | $2,250 |
| Tucson Hebrew Academy Tucson, AZ | General Charitable | $1,800 |
| South Community Food Pantry Pittsfield, MA | General Charitable | $1,700 |
| Harrell Foundation Granbury, TX | General Charitable | $1,000 |
| Jewish Women's Foundation Whippany, NJ | General Charitable | $750 |
| The Berkshire Minyan Pittsfield, MA | General Charitable | $600 |
| Education Matters Inc Cambridge, MA | General Charitable | $500 |
| Jewish Federation of the Berkshires Pittsfield, MA | General Charitable | $500 |
| Southern Berkshire Volunteer Ambulance Squad Inc Great Barrington, MA | General Charitable | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $137,631 | $18,339 | $15,050 | $15,050 | 12 | $15,050 | $4,867 | $6,614 |
| 2024 | $133,736 | $39,212 | $3,350 | $3,350 | 7 | $3,350 | $15,112 | $5,728 |
| 2023 | $98,634 | $7,016 | $20,250 | $20,250 | 12 | $20,250 | $3,756 | $5,212 |
| 2022 | $62,949 | $12,415 | $7,330 | $6,680 | 14 | $6,680 | $2,778 | — |
| 2021 | $57,864 | $13,764 | $3,060 | $2,410 | 4 | $2,410 | $2,764 | — |
| 2020 | $47,210 | $2,373 | $3,305 | $2,630 | 7 | — | $2,373 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Soul Support Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2025 — 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 filing does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied charitable purposes. For example, Global Village Connect describes its mission as connecting classrooms and communities through practical solutions for health, education, and economic opportunity via sustainable micro-enterprise. Tucson Hebrew Academy describes itself as providing secular and pluralistic Jewish education in a nurturing environment steeped in Jewish values. Jewish Federation of the Berkshires says it cares for people in need and sustains the Jewish community locally, in Israel, and around the world. 18 Degrees describes its work as championing access, opportunity, belonging, and well-being.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $15,050 across 12 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $5,000, with a median grant of $675. Its largest grants were $5,000 to Hadar Institute, $2,250 to Global Village Connect, $1,800 to Tucson Hebrew Academy, $1,700 to South Community Food Pantry, and $1,000 to Harrell Foundation; each was listed for general charitable purposes.
The foundation also gave $750 to Jewish Women’s Foundation, $600 to The Berkshire Minyan, $500 each to Education Matters Inc, Jewish Federation of the Berkshires, and Southern Berkshire Volunteer Ambulance Squad Inc, $250 to 18 Degrees, and $200 to Peace Through Community Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Sharon Strassfeld as president, Max Kayla Strassfeld and Matthew Schuster as vice presidents, and Larry Rose as treasurer.
The Soul Support Foundation Inc is led by Sharon Strassfeld, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sharon Strassfeld
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Larry Rose
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Matthew Schuster
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Max Kayla Strassfeld
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Soul Support Foundation Inc
How much does The Soul Support Foundation Inc give each year?
The Soul Support Foundation Inc gave $15K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3K across 7 grants.
What is The Soul Support Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Soul Support Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $675, and its average grant was $1,254, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Soul Support Foundation Inc that year got $733 on average.
Where does The Soul Support Foundation Inc give grants?
The Soul Support Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (27%) and Minnesota (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsfield, MA (4 grants).
Does The Soul Support Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Soul Support Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Soul Support Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Soul Support Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Hadar Institute ($5,000), Global Village Connect ($2,250) and Tucson Hebrew Academy ($1,800), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Soul Support Foundation Inc?
The Soul Support Foundation Inc reported $138K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Soul Support Foundation Inc fund?
The filing does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Soul Support Foundation Inc?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Soul Support Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Soul Support Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3373753. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Soul Support Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 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 May 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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