Oliver and Harriet Sockwell Foundation
Invitation OnlyWashington, District of Columbia · EIN 52-1661837 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
33% of grants went outside District of Columbia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Higher Achievement Program | Washington, DC | Annual giving | $10,000 |
| howard university | washington, DC | division of development | $5,000 |
| The Landon Fund | Bethesda, MD | General operations | $2,500 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($29,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $47,000 | 6 |
| 2024 | $21,550 | 3 |
| 2023 | $20,000 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632349349100503
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-1661837
- Profile updated Nov 9, 2026
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