Vivian & Hymie J Sosland
Vivian & Hymie J Sosland is a private foundation based in Kansas City, Missouri. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in Jewish life, social welfare, education, and health, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Missouri and Kansas.
Vivian & Hymie J Sosland at a glance
In short: Vivian & Hymie J Sosland gave $756K across 55 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in Missouri. 4% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $756,000
- +11.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 55
- +5.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,745
- +5.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $9,939,152
- -0.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 4% first-time grantees (2 of 55, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Vivian & Hymie J Sosland
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2345 Grand Blvd Ste 1950, Kansas City, MO 64108
Phone: (816) 756-1000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Vivian & Hymie J Sosland funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Congregation Beth Shalom ($150K). Together the top 10 received $475K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
304 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 288 grants of 304 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 60% of grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri, 39% to recipients in Kansas, and 1% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 55 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Vivian & Hymie J Sosland open to new grantees?
4%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 55 grantees (4%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 91% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−17%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 108% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
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 $681K (2022) to $911K (2021). In 2024 it made 55 grants totaling $756K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation Beth Shalom Overland Park, KS | JEWISH | $150,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater KC Overland Park, MO | JEWISH | $100,000 |
| Harvesters Kansas City, MO | Social Welfare | $50,000 |
| Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy Overland Park, KS | JEWISH | $50,000 |
| Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City Kansas City, MO | Social Welfare | $25,000 |
| Kosher Meals on Wheels Overland Park, KS | JEWISH | $25,000 |
| Synergy Services Inc Parkville, MO | Social Welfare | $25,000 |
| Jewish Family Services Overland Park, KS | JEWISH | $20,000 |
| Cristo Rey Kansas City, MO | Education | $15,000 |
| Jewish Vocational Services Kansas City, MO | JEWISH | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,939,152 | $896,350 | $916,784 | $756,000 | 55 | $838,857 | $823,423 | $773,198 |
| 2023 | $9,984,186 | $686,474 | $829,663 | $681,000 | 52 | $762,862 | $619,673 | $707,287 |
| 2022 | $10,125,934 | $453,083 | $854,330 | $681,000 | 56 | $760,162 | $384,609 | $738,834 |
| 2021 | $10,523,208 | $1,323,913 | $1,054,027 | $911,000 | 71 | $989,896 | $1,267,225 | $821,554 |
| 2020 | $10,228,736 | $746,793 | $1,011,434 | $856,000 | 70 | — | $686,501 | $705,349 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Vivian & Hymie J Sosland reported a distributable amount of $773K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for Jewish organizations and organizations working in social welfare, education, and health. Grantees describe their work in varied terms: Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy says it is a K–12 community Jewish day school supporting students’ development; Synergy Services describes its work as violence prevention and intervention through crisis response, shelter, counseling, advocacy, and education; and Boys Grow says it uses farming and agriculture to teach entrepreneurship to urban youth.
Other 2024 recipients describe work that includes providing services to individuals and families facing life challenges (Jewish Family Services), helping people obtain essential home furnishings as they seek housing stability (Flourish Furnishings), and providing housing and services to people facing or experiencing homelessness (RESTART).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 55 grants totaling $756,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $150,000, with a median of $5,000. Among the largest grants were $150,000 to Congregation Beth Shalom, $100,000 to Jewish Federation of Greater KC, and $50,000 each to Harvesters and Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy. Other recipients included Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City ($25,000), Synergy Services ($25,000), Jewish Family Services ($20,000), Cristo Rey ($15,000), and Jewish Vocational Services ($15,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Marcia A Rhodes, Leslie A Small, and Deborah Sosland-Edelman as trustees.
Vivian & Hymie J Sosland's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Deborah Sosland-Edelman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$25K (2020) → $25K (2024)
Leslie A. Small
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$25K (2020) → $25K (2024)
Marcia A. Rhodes
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$25K (2020) → $25K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $25K, to Marcia a Rhodes (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Vivian & Hymie J Sosland
How much does Vivian & Hymie J Sosland give each year?
Vivian & Hymie J Sosland gave $756K across 55 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $681K across 52 grants.
What is Vivian & Hymie J Sosland's typical grant size?
Vivian & Hymie J Sosland's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $13,745, across 55 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Vivian & Hymie J Sosland that year got $10K on average.
Where does Vivian & Hymie J Sosland give grants?
Vivian & Hymie J Sosland gives mostly in Missouri: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kansas (39%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kansas City, MO (36 grants), Overland Park, KS (6 grants), Kansas City, KS (2 grants) and Leawood, KS (2 grants).
Does Vivian & Hymie J Sosland give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 55 grants with a stated purpose on Vivian & Hymie J Sosland's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Social Welfare" (32 grants), "Jewish" (10 grants) and "Health" (7 grants).
Who are Vivian & Hymie J Sosland's largest grantees?
Vivian & Hymie J Sosland's largest 2024 grantees include Congregation Beth Shalom ($150,000), Jewish Federation of Greater KC ($100,000) and Harvesters ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($5,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Vivian & Hymie J Sosland?
Vivian & Hymie J Sosland reported $9.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $839K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $773K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Vivian & Hymie J Sosland fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for Jewish organizations and organizations working in social welfare, education, and health. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Vivian & Hymie J Sosland?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Vivian & Hymie J Sosland's EIN?
Vivian & Hymie J Sosland's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-7457935. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Vivian & Hymie J Sosland 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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