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Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The SO HUM FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based approach, providing $1.1 million in grants to 69 grantees in 2025. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on an invitation-only basis for funding opportunities. Nonprofits interested in engaging with SO HUM FOUNDATION can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$1.1M
2025
Grantees funded
69
Multi-year grantees
81%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
59
Median 1st year grant
$7K
Median 2nd year grant
$7.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
$105K
A
Alan Morinis
Board Member
S
Shannon Jones
Board Member
J
John Bennett
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SO HUM FOUNDATION?
No. SO HUM FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SO HUM FOUNDATION give?
SO HUM FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Oregon, California, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are SO HUM FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SO HUM FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $7,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SO HUM FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, SO HUM FOUNDATION awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $1.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SO HUM FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, SO HUM FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include FRIENDS OF ARAVIND INC DBA ARAVIND EYE FOUNDATION INC, SELF ENHANCEMENT INC, and NEIGHBORS FOR KIDS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SO HUM FOUNDATION?
SO HUM FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.