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Samuel and Helene Soref Foundation

Studio City, California  ·  EIN 592246963  ·  Private foundation

Based in Studio City, California, Samuel and Helene Soref Foundation has awarded $2.8M across 170 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Jewish Federation of Greater La. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$818K
Annual giving (FY2024)
$12.2M
Total assets
170
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Samuel and Helene Soref Foundation funds

Samuel and Helene Soref Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on criminal justice, disability services, education, faith-based (jewish), higher education, and related causes.

Criminal JusticeDisability ServicesEducationFaith-Based (Jewish)Higher EducationHousing & HomelessnessLegal AidYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, youth pop.

childrendisabledfamiliesyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Samuel and Helene Soref Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Jewish Federation of Greater La
PROGRAM
Los Angeles, CA$135K2024
Jeiwsh Federation of Greater La
PROGRAM
Los Angeles, CA$125K2022
Jewish Community Foundation
DONOR ADVISED FUND
Los Angeles, CA$110K2022
Jewish Community Foundation
DONOR ADVISED FUND
Los Angeles, CA$110K2023
Jeiwsh Federation of Greater La
PROGRAM
Los Angeles, CA$110K2023
Washington Inst for Near E Policy
PROGRAM
Washington, DC$105K2024
Jewish Community Foundation
DONOR ADVISED FUND
Los Angleles, CA$100K2024
Washington Inst for Near E Policy
PROGRAM
Washington, DC$100K2023
Washington Inst for Near E Policy
PROGRAM
Washington, DC$100K2022
Jewish Communal Fund
DONOR ADVISED FUND
New York, NY$60K2024
Association of Graduates
PROGRAM
West Point, NY$50K2024
Association of Graduates
PROGRAM
West Point, NY$50K2023
Jewish Communal Fund
DONOR ADVISED FUND
New York, NY$50K2023
Adl Los Angeles
PROGRAM
Los Angeles, CA$50K2023
Association of Graduates
PROGRAM
West Point, NY$50K2022

Samuel and Helene Soref Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2022$1.1M
2023$875K
2024$818K

How to apply for funding from Samuel and Helene Soref Foundation

Samuel and Helene Soref Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Samuel and Helene Soref Foundation

Does Samuel and Helene Soref Foundation accept grant applications?
Samuel and Helene Soref Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Samuel and Helene Soref Foundation fund?
Samuel and Helene Soref Foundation's grants focus on criminal justice. Recent recipients include Jewish Federation of Greater La, Jeiwsh Federation of Greater La, Jewish Community Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Samuel and Helene Soref Foundation give in grants?
Samuel and Helene Soref Foundation reported $818K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2024). Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.8M over 170 grants.
Where is Samuel and Helene Soref Foundation located?
Samuel and Helene Soref Foundation is based in Studio City, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 592246963.
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About this profile. This page is built from Samuel and Helene Soref Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Samuel and Helene Soref Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.