Sonance Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Clemente, California · EIN 84-3805527 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$406K
Organizations funded38
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$685K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $999 and $10,000.
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
19% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sistema Para El Desarollo - Dif | Ameca, MX | Various projects; school building rehab, van purchased to transport patients to medical appts, dog shelter updates | $136,831 |
| Sonance Cares | San Clemente, CA | Event sponsorship - support boys & girls club | $96,521 |
| Cruz Roja Mexicana Iap | Ameca, MX | Building infrastructure rehab | $15,274 |
| Mission Preservation Foundation | San Juan Capistrano, CA | Event sponsorship - general use | $15,000 |
| Pierpride | San Clemente, CA | Event sponsorship - general use | $15,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club Western Nv | Carson City, NV | Event sponsorship - general use | $14,736 |
| Sc Home Tour | San Clemente, CA | Event sponsorship + beverage supplies for event | $12,500 |
| Surfrider Foundation | San Clemente, CA | Event sponship - general use | $12,200 |
| Ranger Road | Rancho Cordova, CA | Donated product for their veteran's home | $10,996 |
| Family Assistance Ministries | San Clemente, CA | Event sponsorship - general use | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | Boone, IA | Donation for LA wildfires | $9,862 |
| Boys & Girls Club South Coast | San Clemente, CA | Event sponsorship - general use | $5,521 |
| Wellness & Prevention Center | San Clemente, CA | Event sponsorship - general use | $5,362 |
| Fish for Life | San Clemente, CA | General donation | $5,000 |
| Pet Project Foundation | San Clemente, CA | Event sponsorship - general use | $5,000 |
| California Youth Services | Laguna Hills, CA | Event sponsorship - general use | $4,021 |
| For Autistic Kids Foundation | Glenview, IL | Event sponsorship - general use | $3,350 |
| Assistance League Capo Valley | San Juan Capistrano, CA | Event sponsorship - general use | $3,168 |
| Boys & Girls Club Capo Valley | San Juan Capistrano, CA | Event sponsorship - general use proceeds to boys & girls club capistrano valley | $3,021 |
| American Association of University Women | San Clemente, CA | Grant scholarships | $2,500 |
| Moms Orange County | Santa Ana, CA | Event sponsorship - general use | $2,500 |
| Greater Good Charities | Seattle, WA | Donation for LA wildfires - ee match | $2,467 |
| Rainbow Sandals Foundation | San Clemente, CA | Event sponsorship - general use | $2,168 |
| Surfing Heritage and Culture Center | Laguna Beach, CA | Donation of product for their facility | $1,941 |
| Schs Educational Foundation | San Clemente, CA | Product donation at event fundraiser | $1,668 |
| Sc Military Family Outreach | San Clemente, CA | Event sponsorship - general use | $1,500 |
| Housing First Minnesota Foundation | Roseville, MN | Donation toward veteran village | $1,000 |
| Los Angeles Children's Chorus | Pasadena, CA | Fundraiser for lacc fire relief fund | $1,000 |
| Mako Foundation | San Clemente, CA | Product donation at event fundraiser | $999 |
| Elephant Cooperation | San Clemente, CA | General donation + product donation for fundraiser | $921 |
| Conquer Paralysis Now | Indianapolis, IN | Donation of product for drive to thrive fundraiser | $763 |
| National Charity League | Dana Point, CA | Donation of product for their fundraiser event | $521 |
| Robert Trent Jones Sr Orange County Historical Foundation | Mission Viejo, CA | Donation of product for their golf tournament | $521 |
| San Clemente Woman's Club | San Clemente, CA | Donation of product for the fundraiser event | $521 |
| Children's Cancer Research Fund | Bloomington, MN | General donation | $518 |
| Friends of Mandarin Immersion Program | Laguna Niguel, CA | Event sponsorship - general use | $500 |
| Aliso Niguel High School | Aliso Viejo, CA | Donation of product for baseball fundraiser | $305 |
| Palisades Elementary School | Capistrano Beach, CA | Donation of product for golf tournament | $92 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $405,768 | 38 |
| 2024 | $131,556 | 36 |
| 2023 | $180,710 | 47 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642649349100019
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-3805527
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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