The Soule Foundation
The Soule Foundation is a private foundation, based in Enumclaw, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $16K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $17K.
The Soule Foundation at a glance
In short: The Soule Foundation gave $17K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $16,500
- +2132.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +150.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,300
- +793.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $15,690
- -17.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Soule Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Arts Alive - Center for the Arts ($5K). Together the top 5 received $17K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Soule Foundation gives
- Giving grew 74% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $493 (2020) to $21K (2022). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arts Alive - Center for the Arts Enumclaw, WA | General Gift | $5,000 |
| Plateau Outreach Ministries Enumclaw, WA | General Gift | $4,000 |
| Rainier Foothills Wellness Fnd Enumclaw, WA | General Gift | $3,500 |
| Redeeming Soles Seattle, WA | General Gift | $3,500 |
| John Daniel Louma Foundation Wausau, WI | General Gift | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,690 | $5,268 | $16,500 | $16,500 | 5 | $16,500 | $856 |
| 2023 | $19,057 | $48,671 | $44,879 | $739 | 2 | $739 | $1,188 |
| 2022 | $15,265 | $54,783 | $51,169 | $20,530 | 4 | $20,530 | $1,158 |
| 2021 | $11,651 | $26,511 | $25,167 | $9,503 | 4 | $9,937 | $1,059 |
| 2020 | $18,257 | $5,149 | $3,150 | $493 | 1 | — | $766 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Soule Foundation reported a distributable amount of $856 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Soule Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brian Johnson
Manager
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Debbie Johnson
Manager
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Eric Johnson
Manager
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jacob Johnson
Manager
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 Soule Foundation
How much does The Soule Foundation give each year?
The Soule Foundation gave $17K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $739 across 2 grants.
What is The Soule Foundation's typical grant size?
The Soule Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,500, and its average grant was $3,300, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Soule Foundation give grants?
The Soule Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Enumclaw, WA (3 grants).
Does The Soule Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Soule Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Soule Foundation's largest grantees?
The Soule Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Arts Alive - Center for the Arts ($5,000), Plateau Outreach Ministries ($4,000) and Rainier Foothills Wellness Fnd ($3,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Soule Foundation?
The Soule Foundation reported $16K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $17K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $856 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Soule Foundation's EIN?
The Soule Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1477056. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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