Soka University of America
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$3.1M
Foundation funders
13
Grants recorded
36
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Soka University of America?
Soka University of America is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by Luis & Linda Nieves Family Foundation ($1.3M), John Stauffer Charitable Trust ($1.0M), Orange County Community Foundation ($638K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.1M in grants to Soka University of America between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luis & Linda Nieves Family Foundation | $1,323,355 | 4 | 2019–2024 |
| John Stauffer Charitable Trust | $1,000,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | $638,382 | 2 | 2023–2025 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $42,550 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| The Ford Foundation | $24,500 | 10 | 2020–2024 |
| American Educational Research Association | $23,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Howard and Raina Ruskin Family Foundation | $17,500 | 6 | 2020–2024 |
| The Bessemer Giving Fund | $15,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | $12,915 | 1 | 2023 |
| Yum Brands Foundation Inc | $5,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Cigna Group Foundation | $5,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| LL Charitable Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Samuel J & Ethel Lefrak Charitable | $1,000 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2025) to $1.5M (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $23K.
What grants has Soka University of America received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Orange County Community Foundation | EDUCATION | $23,382 |
| 2024 | Luis & Linda Nieves Family Foundation | LEARNING CLUSTERS STUDIES,DISTINGUISHED VISITING SCHOLAR LECTURES, UN STUDY TOUR, INTERNATIONAL JUNIOR HIGH VISITS | $400,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $30,550 |
| 2024 | The Ford Foundation | MATCHING GIFT | $3,000 |
| 2024 | The Ford Foundation | MATCHING GIFT | $3,000 |
| 2024 | Yum Brands Foundation Inc | Unrestricted Contributions to 501(c)3 | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Howard and Raina Ruskin Family Foundation | Education - Scholarships | $2,500 |
| 2024 | LL Charitable Foundation | Education | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Orange County Community Foundation | EDUCATION | $615,000 |
| 2023 | John Stauffer Charitable Trust | ESTABLISHUNDERGRADUATESUMMER RESEARCHPROGRAM INCHEMISTRY ANDBIOCHEMISTRY. | $500,000 |
| 2023 | Luis & Linda Nieves Family Foundation | LEARNING CLUSTERS STUDIES,DISTINGUISHED VISITING SCHOLAR LECTURES, UN STUDY TOUR, INTERNATIONAL JUNIOR HIGH VISITS | $390,000 |
| 2023 | The Blackbaud Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $12,915 |
| 2023 | The Cigna Group Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSE | $2,500 |
| 2023 | Yum Brands Foundation Inc | Unrestricted Contributions to 501(C)(3) | $2,500 |
| 2022 | John Stauffer Charitable Trust | ESTABLISHUNDERGRADUATESUMMER RESEARCHPROGRAM INCHEMISTRY ANDBIOCHEMISTRY. | $500,000 |
| 2022 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | $12,000 |
| 2022 | Howard and Raina Ruskin Family Foundation | Education | $2,500 |
| 2022 | Howard and Raina Ruskin Family Foundation | Education | $2,500 |
| 2022 | The Cigna Group Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES | $2,500 |
| 2022 | The Ford Foundation | MATCHING GIFT | $1,500 |
| 2022 | The Ford Foundation | MATCHING GIFT | $1,500 |
| 2022 | The Ford Foundation | MATCHING GIFT | $1,500 |
| 2021 | The Bessemer Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2021 | American Educational Research Association | RESEARCH | $11,000 |
| 2021 | The Ford Foundation | MATCHING GIFT | $3,000 |
| 2021 | The Ford Foundation | MATCHING GIFT | $3,000 |
| 2021 | The Ford Foundation | MATCHING GIFT | $3,000 |
| 2021 | Howard and Raina Ruskin Family Foundation | Education | $2,500 |
| 2021 | Howard and Raina Ruskin Family Foundation | Education | $2,500 |
| 2020 | Luis & Linda Nieves Family Foundation | LEARNING CLUSTERS STUDIES,DISTINGUISHED VISITING SCHOLAR LECTURES, UN STUDY TOUR, INTERNATIONAL JUNIOR HIGH VISITS | $313,355 |
Showing 30 most recent of 36 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Soka University of America?
Soka University of America is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by Luis & Linda Nieves Family Foundation ($1.3M), John Stauffer Charitable Trust ($1.0M), Orange County Community Foundation ($638K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.1M in grants to Soka University of America between 2019–2025.
Who is Soka University of America's largest funder?
Luis & Linda Nieves Family Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Soka University of America, with $1.3M across 4 grants (2019–2024).
How much grant funding has Soka University of America received?
IRS 990 filings record $3.1M in grants to Soka University of America across 36 grants from 13 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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