Sooch Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 20-0399480
Foundation Overview
Based in Austin, TX, Sooch Foundation has awarded 145 grants totaling $5,580,500 to organizations in Texas, California and 3 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median award of $50,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
3 of 17 recipients (18%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
97% of all grants are concentrated in Texas, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Texas, funding concentrates in Austin (96%), Pflugerville (4%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 170% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Highly focused on community projects with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Sooch Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Youthworks | $100,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2024 |
| Assistance League Of Austin Texas Inc | $60,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2024 |
| Austin Together | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2024 |
| Breakthrough Central Tx | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2024 |
| Capital Idea | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2024 |
| Code2college | $50,000 | Pflugerville, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2024 |
| E4 Youth | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2024 |
| Foundation Communities | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2024 |
| Friends Of The Children | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2024 |
| Level | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2024 |
| Lifeworks Austn | $100,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2024 |
| Pelotonu | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2024 |
| San Juan Diego Catholic School | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2024 |
| Skillpoint Alliance | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2024 |
| Texas Empowerment Academy | $51,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2024 |
| Todos Juntos Learning Center | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2024 |
| United Way | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2024 |
| American Youthworks | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2023 |
| Assistance League Of Austin Texas Inc | $60,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2023 |
| Austin 2030 Network | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2023 |
| Breakthrough Central Tx | $25,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2023 |
| Capital Idea | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2023 |
| Code2college | $50,000 | Pflugerville, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2023 |
| Foster Forward | $2,000 | East Providence, RI, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2023 |
| Foundation Communities | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2023 |
| Jeremiah Program | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2023 |
| Level | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2023 |
| Lifeworks Austn | $100,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2023 |
| Lirios Pediatrics | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2023 |
| Literacy Coalition Of Central Texas | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2023 |
| Skillpoint Alliance | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2023 |
| Teach For America - Austin | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2023 |
| Texas Empowerment Academy | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2023 |
| Todos Juntos Learning Center | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2023 |
| Year Up United | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2023 |
| American Youthworks | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2022 |
| Assistance League Of Austin Texas Inc | $60,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2022 |
| Capital Idea | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2022 |
| Code2college | $50,000 | Pflugerville, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2022 |
| E4 Youth | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2022 |
| Economic Growth Business Incubator | $25,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Children | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2022 |
| Jeremiah Program | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2022 |
| Level | $25,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2022 |
| Lifeworks Austn | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2022 |
| Pelotonu | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2022 |
| San Juan Diego High School | $25,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2022 |
| Skillpoint Alliance | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2022 |
| Teach For America - Austin | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2022 |
| Texas Empowerment Academy | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2022 |
| Todos Juntos Learning Center | $55,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2022 |
| American Youthworks | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2022 |
| Assistance League Of Austin Texas Inc | $60,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2022 |
| Capital Idea | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2022 |
| Code2college | $50,000 | Pflugerville, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2022 |
| E4 Youth | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2022 |
| Economic Growth Business Incubator | $25,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Children | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2022 |
| Jeremiah Program | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2022 |
| Level | $25,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2022 |
| Lifeworks Austn | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2022 |
| Pelotonu | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2022 |
| San Juan Diego High School | $25,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2022 |
| Skillpoint Alliance | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2022 |
| Teach For America - Austin | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2022 |
| Texas Empowerment Academy | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2022 |
| Todos Juntos Learning Center | $55,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2022 |
| Akins High School Softball Program | $3,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2021 |
| American Youthworks | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2021 |
| Assistance League Of Austin Texas Inc | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2021 |
| Break Through Central Texas | $30,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2021 |
| Capital Idea | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2021 |
| Caritas Of Austin | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2021 |
| Code2college | $50,000 | Pflugerville, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2021 |
| E3 Alliance | $1,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2021 |
| E4 Youth | $1,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2021 |
| Foundation Communities Inc | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2021 |
| Friends Of The Children | $30,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2021 |
| Front Steps | $30,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2021 |
| Goodwill Of Central Texas | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2021 |
| Jeremiah Program | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2021 |
| Lifeworks Austn | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2021 |
| Literacy Coalition Of Central Texas | $30,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2021 |
| Pelotonu | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2021 |
| Salvation Army Austin Metro Command | $30,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2021 |
| Skillpoint Alliance | $70,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2021 |
| Texas Empowerment Academy | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2021 |
| The Miracle Foundation | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2021 |
| Todos Juntos Learning Center | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2021 |
| University Of Texas | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2021 |
| American Youthworks | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2020 |
| Assistance League Of Austin Texas Inc | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2020 |
| Austin Film Society | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2020 |
| Break Through Central Texas | $30,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2020 |
| Capital Idea | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2020 |
| Caritas Of Austin | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2020 |
| Foundation Communities Inc | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2020 |
| Friends Of The Children | $30,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2020 |
| Front Steps | $30,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2020 |
| Goodwill Of Central Texas | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2020 |
| Great Austin Area My Brother's Keeper | $20,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2020 |
| Jeremiah Program | $30,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2020 |
| Level - Equal Opportunity Education | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2020 |
| Lifeworks Austn | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2020 |
| Literacy Coalition Of Central Texas | $30,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2020 |
| Pelotonu | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2020 |
| Salvation Army Austin Metro Command | $30,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2020 |
| Skillpoint Alliance | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2020 |
| Texas Empowerment Academy | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2020 |
| Todos Juntos Learning Center | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2020 |
| Assistance League Of Austin Texas Inc | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2018 |
| Austin Community College | $25,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2018 |
| Austin Community Foundation | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2018 |
| Caritas Of Austin | $25,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2018 |
| E4 Youth | $10,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2018 |
| Economic Growth Business Incubator | $10,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2018 |
| Foundation Communities Inc | $25,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2018 |
| Jeremiah Program | $25,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2018 |
| Kipp Austin Public Schools Inc | $35,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2018 |
| Pelotonu | $25,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2018 |
| San Juan Diego Catholic High School | $20,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2018 |
| Skillpoint Alliance | $100,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2018 |
| St Edwards University | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2018 |
| Texas Empowerment Academy | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2018 |
| Todos Juntos | $25,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2018 |
| Youth And Family Alliance (aka Lifeworks) | $25,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2018 |
| Assistance League Of Austin Texas Inc | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2017 |
| Breakthrough | $40,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2017 |
| Foundation Communities Inc | $40,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2017 |
| Pelotonu | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2017 |
| Skillpoint Alliance | $75,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2017 |
| Austin Opportunity Youth Collaborative | $40,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2017 |
| Coalition Of Schools Educating Boys Of Color | $5,000 | Waltham, MA, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2017 |
| Mobile Loaves & Fishes | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2017 |
| One Star Foundation | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2017 |
| Sammy's House | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2017 |
| Si Se Puede | $10,000 | Chandler, AZ, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2017 |
| American Youthworks | $100,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2016 |
| Andy Roddick Foundation | $25,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2016 |
| Assistance League Of Austin Texas Inc | $40,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2016 |
| College Forward | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2016 |
| Skillpoint Alliance | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2016 |
| Workforce Solutions | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2016 |
| East Austin College Prep | $2,500 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2016 |
| Workers2work | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Organization's Purpose | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Sooch Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 20-0399480 |
| Website | http://www.soochfoundation.org |
| Address | 506 W 7TH ST APT 2 Austin, TX 78701-2891 |
Key People (6)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Sooch Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President & Treasurer | Navdeep S Sooch |
|---|---|
| Vp & Secretary | David R Welland |
| Trustee | John Mcgovern |
| Trustee | Kelly Sooch |
| Trustee | David Sooch |
Forms 990-PF
IRS Form 990-PF filings provide comprehensive financial information, grant details, and operational data. These documents are essential resources for understanding foundation capacity, giving patterns, and strategic priorities.
Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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