Sohum Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 86-2232218 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$369K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$2.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,150 and $61,300.
From the return
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
58% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hand in Hand USA | Oak Brook, IL | General purposes | $125,175 |
| Kriya Yoga Institute (Vega Institute) | Homestead, FL | General purposes | $66,000 |
| Indego Africa Project | Long Island City, NY | General purposes | $65,000 |
| Temple of Harmony - Kriya Vedanta Gurukulam | Joliet, IL | General purposes | $61,300 |
| American India Foundation (Aif) - Chicago Chapter | New York, NY | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Kope Lion | New York, NY | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Second Sense | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Todd Martin Youth Leadership (Tmyl) | Lansing, MI | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Impact Grants Chicago | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $1,150 |
| Friends of the Kafika House | San Francisco, CA | General purposes | $500 |
| Himalayan Academy | Kapaa, HI | General purposes | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $368,625 | 12 |
| 2024 | $328,875 | 7 |
| 2023 | $320,300 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601339349101515
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-2232218
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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