The Sondheimer Foundation
Invitation OnlyLos Angeles, California · EIN 26-3060699 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$721K
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$16.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $50,000.
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
36% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Americares | Stamford, CT | Charitable | $100,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | New York, NY | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Aclu Foundation | New York, NY | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $75,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | New York, NY | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Los Angeles Food Bank | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Cedars-Sinai | Los Angeles, CA | Medical | $35,000 |
| Center Theatre Group | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Nrdc | New York, NY | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Medical | $10,000 |
| Kcet | Costa Mesa, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Kcrw | Santa Monica, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Southern California Public Radio | Pasadena, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Pbs Socal | Costa Mesa, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Wilshire Boulevard Temple | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $5,800 |
| Ncjwla | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Baby2baby | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Lafd | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| LA Fires | Sacramento, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| NAACP Legal Defense Fund | New York, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Geffen Playhouse | Westwood Village, CA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Equity Arc | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable | $1,025 |
| American Public Media | St Paul, MN | Charitable | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $720,825 | 25 |
| 2024 | $600,070 | 20 |
| 2023 | $564,150 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611189349100236
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-3060699
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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