The Elizabeth & Michel Sorel Charitable Organization Inc
Invitation OnlyReston, Virginia · EIN 13-3918852 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$1.9M
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$80,000
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $180,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Music USA | Brooklyn, NY | Program support | $370,000 |
| American Composer Orchestra | New York, NY | Program support | $350,000 |
| Suny Fredonia | Fredonia, NY | Program support | $295,000 |
| American Composers Forum | Saint Paul, MN | Program support | $180,000 |
| American Pianists Association | Indianopolis, MN | Program support | $175,000 |
| Music and Arts Programs of America | Berkeley, CA | Program support | $100,000 |
| Voices of Ascension | New York, NY | Program support | $89,000 |
| Songfest at Colburn | Cincinnati, OH | Program support | $80,000 |
| National Arts Club | New York, NY | Program support | $55,000 |
| New York Philharmonic | New York, NY | Program support | $50,000 |
| New York University | New York, NY | Program support | $50,000 |
| Sparks & Wiry Cries | Rhinebeck, NY | Program support | $50,000 |
| Boulanger Initiative | Takoma Park, MD | Program support | $10,000 |
| Nyu Steinhardt | New York, NY | Program support | $4,800 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,858,800 | 14 |
| 2023 | $177,800 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Mar 20, 2026 (amended) - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600799349100905
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-3918852
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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