So Hum Foundation
Invitation OnlyPortland, Oregon · EIN 31-1634639 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$1.1M
Organizations funded59
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
51% of grants went outside Oregon.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aravind Eye Foundation | New York, NY | General operating support | $125,000 |
| Every Woman Treaty | Portland, OR | General operating support | $125,000 |
| Bark | Portland, OR | General operating support | $105,000 |
| Spoon Foundation | Portland, OR | General operating support | $105,000 |
| American Service to India | Diamond Bar, CA | General operating support | $75,700 |
| Neighbors for Kids | Depoe Bay, OR | General operating support | $55,000 |
| Global Roots | Portland, OR | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Self Enhancement Inc | Portland, OR | General operating support | $35,000 |
| Social Venture Partners Portland | Portland, OR | General operating support | $31,000 |
| Bbh Eye Foundation | Sacramento, CA | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Nomad Foundation | Ojai, CA | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition | Portland, OR | General operating support | $22,700 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Alexandria, VA | General operating support | $20,075 |
| Healing Arts Mission | Granville, OH | General operating support | $20,000 |
| L'arche USA | Portland, OR | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Destiny Reflection USA | Brooklyn, NY | General operating support | $16,000 |
| Mercy Corps International | Portland, OR | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Sri Aurobindo Yoga Mandir Orphanage (Nepal) | NP | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Friends of Lincoln County Animals Inc | Newport, OR | General operating support | $12,000 |
| Global Resource Alliance | Ojai, CA | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Oregon Humane Society | Portland, OR | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Oregon Shores | Seal Rock, OR | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Grace Memorial | Portland, OR | General operating support | $8,000 |
| Pnr USA Foundation | South Plainfield, NJ | General operating support | $8,000 |
| Human Kindness Foundation | Durham, NC | General operating support | $7,500 |
| Caravan to Class | Sausalito, CA | General operating support | $7,000 |
| Friends of Tilonia | Brooklyn, NY | General operating support | $7,000 |
| Advaita Society (Sri Rama Foundation) | Santa Cruz, CA | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Albertina Kerr | Milwaukie, OR | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Amnesty International | New York, NY | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Ceasefire Oregon Education Foundation | Portland, OR | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Central Asia Institute | Bozeman, MT | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Dougy Center | Portland, OR | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Farm Sanctuary Inc | Watkins Glen, NY | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Columbia Gorge | Portland, OR | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Green Empowerment | Portland, OR | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Green Village Schools | Portland, OR | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Lincoln County | Newport, OR | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Humane Society of Ventura County | Ojai, CA | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Lines for Life | Portland, OR | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Los Padres Forest Watch | Santa Barbara, CA | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Ojai Valley Land Conservancy | Ojai, CA | General operating support | $5,000 |
| One Thousand Friends of Oregon | Portland, OR | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Opal Creek Ancient Forest Center | Portland, OR | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Oxfam America | Boston, MA | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Partners for Youth Empowerment | Langley, WA | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Pollinator Partnership | San Francisco, CA | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Power of Hope | Langley, WA | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Project Avary Inc | San Rafael, CA | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Sacred Valley Project Inc | Montclair, NJ | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Sanaga-Yong Chimpanzee Rescue | Portland, OR | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Shiloh Charitable Trust | Deadwood, SD | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Sightline Institute | Seattle, WA | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Tibetan Aid Foundation | Ojai, CA | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | Bronx, NY | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Willamette Riverkeeper | Portland, OR | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Winnarainbow Inc | Berkeley, CA | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Peace in Schools | Portland, OR | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Oregon Community Foundation | Portland, OR | General operating support | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,119,475 | 59 |
| 2023 | $1,003,061 | 60 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 29, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523029349101217
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1634639
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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