The Sonja Foundation
Invitation OnlyGreenwich, Connecticut · EIN 13-7371356 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$84K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$6,000
Total assets$123K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 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
90% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ave Maria School of Law | Naples, FL | Education | $20,000 |
| Amfar | New York, NY | General contribution | $10,000 |
| The Ouiment Fund | Norton, MA | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Southhampton Animal Shelter | Hampton Bays, NY | General Contribution | $10,000 |
| Sacred Heart | Greenwich, CT | Educational | $10,000 |
| Go Charity | Brooklyn, NY | General Contribution | $6,000 |
| Fordham Law School | New York, NY | Educational | $5,000 |
| National Review Institute | New York, NY | General Contribution | $5,000 |
| Federal Law Enforcement Fund | Washington, DC | General Contribution | $5,000 |
| Danny Butler Memorial Fund | Rye, NY | General Contribution | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $84,000 | 10 |
| 2024 | $157,250 | 14 |
| 2023 | $247,400 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622099349100212
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-7371356
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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