Theo Sophia Charity
Theo Sophia Charity is a private foundation, based in Bloomington, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $5.4M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 5 grants totaling $376K. Net investment income was $83K.
Theo Sophia Charity at a glance
In short: Theo Sophia Charity gave $376K across 5 grants in 2026 (avg $75K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $375,900
- +23.2% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $75,180
- -1.4% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $5,361,731
- +9.9% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Maryland (69% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Theo Sophia Charity funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Baltimore Classical Academy ($251K). Together the top 5 received $376K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 17 (65%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Theo Sophia Charity gives
- Giving grew 242% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 136% of 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $90K (2024) to $376K (2026). In 2026 it made 5 grants totaling $376K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Classical Academy Timonium, MD | Education | $250,900 |
| Cornerstone Christian Academy Bloomington, IL | Educational | $75,000 |
| Team Org Aurora, IL | Missions | $25,000 |
| We Ignite Nations Arvada, CO | Missions | $15,000 |
| Christian Community Center Baltimore, MD | Education | $10,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,361,731 | $2,094,821 | $396,583 | $375,900 | 5 | $375,900 | $83,430 | $277,069 |
| 2025 | $4,878,291 | $109,825 | $312,021 | $305,000 | 4 | $305,000 | $96,008 | $213,547 |
| 2024 | $3,762,508 | $48,474 | $98,997 | $90,000 | 2 | $90,000 | $40,944 | $159,301 |
| 2023 | $3,335,690 | $182,247 | $118,691 | $110,000 | 3 | $114,759 | $42,957 | $162,918 |
| 2022 | $3,542,315 | $37,055 | $132,276 | $100,000 | 3 | $100,000 | $29,359 | $184,243 |
| 2021 | $3,876,230 | $94,554 | $143,973 | $113,200 | 9 | — | $93,748 | $185,171 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Theo Sophia Charity reported a distributable amount of $277K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Theo Sophia Charity is led by Marcia Nayak, President on every filing since 2021; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Marcia Nayak
President
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Bozek
Secretary
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$10K (2022) → $3K (2026)
Zachary Nayak
Treasurer
Vice President → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Nicholas Nayak (2021) — Member at La
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $3K, to Amanda Bozek (Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about Theo Sophia Charity
How much does Theo Sophia Charity give each year?
Theo Sophia Charity gave $376K across 5 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $305K across 4 grants.
What is Theo Sophia Charity's typical grant size?
Theo Sophia Charity's median grant in 2026 was $25,000, and its average grant was $75,180, across 5 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Theo Sophia Charity give grants?
Theo Sophia Charity gives mostly in Maryland: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (27%).
Does Theo Sophia Charity give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Theo Sophia Charity's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Theo Sophia Charity's largest grantees?
Theo Sophia Charity's largest 2026 grantees include Baltimore Classical Academy ($250,900), Cornerstone Christian Academy ($75,000) and Team Org ($25,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Theo Sophia Charity?
Theo Sophia Charity reported $5.4M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $376K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $277K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Theo Sophia Charity's EIN?
Theo Sophia Charity's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4335641. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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