Soma Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyColumbus, Georgia · EIN 46-3994466 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $170,000.
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
38% of grants went outside Georgia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary | South Hamilton, MA | Financial support | $1,500,000 |
| Duke University | Durham, NC | Financial support | $750,000 |
| The Foundation for Theological | New York, NY | Financial support | $750,000 |
| Baylor University | Waco, TX | Financial support | $750,000 |
| United Theological Seminary | Dayton, OH | Financial support | $500,000 |
| Valley Rescue Mission | Columbus, GA | Financial support | $400,000 |
| Seattle Pacific University | Seattle, WA | Financial support | $250,000 |
| Gammon Theological Seminary | Atlanta, GA | Financial support | $250,000 |
| Wesley Biblical Seminary | Jackson, MS | Financial support | $250,000 |
| Naomi's Village | Flower Mound, TX | Financial support | $180,000 |
| Open Door Community House | Columbus, GA | Financial support | $170,000 |
| St Luke United Methodist Church | Columbus, GA | Financial support | $130,850 |
| Asbury Theological Seminary | Wilmore, KY | Financial support | $128,976 |
| University of Cumberlands | Williamsburg, KY | Financial support | $125,000 |
| Foundation of Wesley Woods | Atlanta, GA | Financial support | $125,000 |
| Safehouse Ministries | Columbus, GA | Financial support | $110,000 |
| Truth Spring Academy | Columbus, GA | Financial support | $100,000 |
| The Wesley Heritage Foundation | Midland, GA | Financial support | $75,000 |
| Toccoa Falls College | Toccoa Falls, GA | Financial support | $75,000 |
| Eye Care to the Needy Inc | Columbus, GA | Financial support | $60,000 |
| International Friends Ministry | Columbus, GA | Financial support | $50,000 |
| The LA Vida Cntr at Gordon College | Wenham, MA | Financial support | $50,000 |
| Fields of Grace Ministries | Shiloh, GA | Financial support | $46,800 |
| Stewart Community Home | Columbus, GA | Financial support | $40,000 |
| Agape Youth Family Center | Atlanta, GA | Financial support | $30,000 |
| Greater Atlanta Christian School | Norcross, GA | Financial support | $30,000 |
| Must Ministries | Marietta, GA | Financial support | $25,000 |
| Heartbound Ministries Inc | Atlanta, GA | Financial support | $20,000 |
| Wesley Glen Ministries | Macon, GA | Financial support | $20,000 |
| Sagamore Institute | Indianapolis, IN | Financial support | $20,000 |
| Gilgal Inc | Atlanta, GA | Financial support | $15,000 |
| Prison Alliance | Raleigh, NC | Financial support | $15,000 |
| City of Refuge Inc | Atlanta, GA | Financial support | $15,000 |
| Military Community Youth Ministries | Colorado Springs, CO | Financial support | $10,000 |
| Atlanta Youth Academy | Atlanta, GA | Financial support | $10,000 |
| Mpact Men's Ministries | Melbourne, FL | Financial support | $10,000 |
| Clifton Sanctuary Ministries | Atlanta, GA | Financial support | $10,000 |
| Glow International Inc | Palmetto, GA | Financial support | $10,000 |
| Manna Fund | Duluth, GA | Financial support | $10,000 |
| Classic City Church | Athens, GA | Financial support | $5,000 |
| Prince Avenue Baptist Church | Bogart, GA | Financial support | $5,000 |
| St Francis Xavier Church | Mobile, AL | Financial support | $2,500 |
The return also lists 25 grants to individuals ($4,344,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,473,126 | 67 |
| 2023 | $18,413,100 | 54 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 27, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523009349100412
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-3994466
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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