Sonsma Family Foundation
Historical FunderOrange, California · EIN 81-0908158 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,472 and $24,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | WILLIAM MELISSA SONSMA |
|---|---|
| Address | 8502 E CHAPMAN AVE 410, ORANGE CA 92869 |
| Phone | 7149085105 |
| WILLIAM@STERKINV.COM | |
| Form and materials | N/A |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
16% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Utheran High School | Orange, CA | Operational support | $50,000 |
| Crean Lutheran High School | Irvine, CA | Operational support | $40,500 |
| Chapman University | Orange, CA | Operational support | $25,000 |
| Salem Lutheran Church | Orange, CA | Operational support | $24,000 |
| Charity on Wheels | Placentia, CA | Operational support | $12,155 |
| Derek Dean | Newport Beach, CA | Operational support | $12,000 |
| Lutheran High School Oc | Orange Ca, CA | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Helping Hands Ministry | Sarasota, FL | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Christ the Center Ministries | Anaheim, CA | Operational support | $3,180 |
| Families See Free | Claymont, DE | Operational support | $2,472 |
| Olive Crest | Santa Ana, CA | Operational support | $2,000 |
| Family Building Foundation | Anaheim, CA | Operational support | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $193,307 | 12 |
| 2023 | $210,990 | 16 |
| 2021 | $502,081 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523179349102062
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-0908158
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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