The Soo Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyForest, Ohio · EIN 34-1481699 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $12,000.
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
91% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact Missions Inc | Bethesda, MD | General | $54,000 |
| Yeshe Nyingpo Inc | New York, NY | General | $20,000 |
| American Red Cross | Dayton, OH | General | $20,000 |
| John Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center | Baltimore, MD | Pancreatic Cancer Research in Memory of Catherine Nerantzis | $12,000 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network | Boone, IA | Donation in Memory of Catherine Nerantzis | $10,000 |
| Dudjom Foundation | Thimphue, BT | Rinpoche's Mission | $8,800 |
| Dispute Settlement Center | Carrboro, NC | General | $7,500 |
| Animal Protection Society of Durham | Durham, NC | General | $5,000 |
| Ackland Art Museum | Chapel Hill, NC | General | $3,000 |
| Alliance Francaise of Raleigh-Durha | Raleigh, NC | General | $3,000 |
| Religious Coalition for Nonviolent | Durham, NC | General | $3,000 |
| Life Skills Foundation | Durham, NC | General | $2,500 |
| Prayer Rock Foundation | Kula, HI | General | $1,200 |
The return also lists 5 grants to individuals ($63,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $213,500 | 18 |
| 2024 | $192,500 | 12 |
| 2023 | $163,600 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621199349100907
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-1481699
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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