Sophora Foundation
Invitation OnlyPalo Alto, California · EIN 26-3364880 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$134K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$4.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $665 and $15,000.
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
25% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management | Albany, NY | General operating purposes | $75,000 |
| George Mayne Elementary | Alviso, CA | General operating purposes | $20,000 |
| Santa Clara University | Santa Clara, CA | General operating purposes | $15,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD | General operating purposes | $10,000 |
| Santa Clara University | Santa Clara, CA | General operating purposes | $10,000 |
| Nike Animal Rescue Foundation | San Jose, CA | General operating purposes | $2,500 |
| Bay Area Older Adults | San Jose, CA | General operating purposes | $665 |
| Kqed | San Francisco, CA | General operating purposes | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $133,665 | 8 |
| 2023 | $102,440 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543149349101609
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-3364880
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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