Sonscope Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 46-4239579
Foundation Overview
Based in Wilmington, DE, Sonscope Foundation has awarded 178 grants totaling $8,291,250 to organizations in Tennessee, Texas and 16 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $300,000, with a median award of $25,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
3 of 18 recipients (17%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
45% of grants are awarded in Tennessee, with additional funding distributed across 17 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Tennessee, funding concentrates in Chattanooga (76%), Signal Mtn (21%), Franklin (3%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 613% 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
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (72%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Sonscope 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1040 Connections Inc | $20,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Axis | $70,000 | Colorado Spgs, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Care For Children Usa Inc | $26,000 | Leawood, KS, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Ceo Forum Inc | $25,000 | Highland Village, TX, US | Transformation - Nextgen | 2024 |
| Ceo Forum Inc | $17,000 | Highland Village, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Chalmers Center For Economic Development At Covena | $10,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Christian Alliance For Orphans | $20,000 | Mclean, VA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Come And See Foundation Inc | $200,000 | Colorado Spgs, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Gospel Music Association Inc | $100,000 | Franklin, TN, US | Gma And Dove Center | 2024 |
| High Point University | $100,000 | High Point, NC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Hope International | $100,000 | Lancaster, PA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| House University Ministries Of Chattanooga | $26,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Impact Investing Charitable Foundation Inc | $100,000 | Overland Park, KS, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Praxis Inc | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church | $25,000 | Signal Mtn, TN, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Sinapis Group | $45,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| The Baylor School | $25,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Baylor Fund | 2024 |
| Young Life | $3,250 | Boone, IA, US | Capital Account Fund, Located In Chattanooga Tn - Tn33 Not So Silent Night | 2024 |
| 1040 Connections Inc | $25,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Axis | $110,000 | Colorado Spgs, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Care For Children Usa Inc | $25,000 | Leawood, KS, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Ceo Forum Inc | $25,000 | Highland Village, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Christian Alliance For Orphans | $40,000 | Mclean, VA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Covenant Presbyterian Of The Vail Valley | $15,000 | Vail, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Fdm Foundation | $50,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Hope International | $250,000 | Lancaster, PA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| House University Ministries Of Chattanooga | $25,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Maclellan Center For Global Christian Education | $35,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Praxis Inc | $125,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church | $25,000 | Signal Mtn, TN, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Sinapis Group | $55,000 | Wheaton, IL, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| The Baylor School | $223,500 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Lupton Annex Project | 2023 |
| The Baylor School | $6,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | For Christian Faith Focused Activities And Events | 2023 |
| 1040 Connections Inc | $15,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Axis | $105,000 | Colorado Spgs, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Care For Children Usa Inc | $33,000 | Leawood, KS, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Ceo Forum Inc | $25,000 | Highland Village, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation | $100,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Donor Adviser Fund - Sonscope Fund | 2022 |
| Chattanooga Church Ministries Inc | $7,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Homeless Shelter Mission | 2022 |
| Chattanooga Fc Foundation | $9,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Chattanooga Sports Ministries Fund | 2022 |
| Christian Alliance For Orphans | $30,000 | Mclean, VA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Covenant Presbyterian Of The Vail Valley | $15,000 | Vail, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| First Things First Inc | $11,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Hope International | $201,000 | Lancaster, PA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| House University Ministries Of Chattanooga | $23,500 | Chattanooga, TN, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Impact Investing Charitable Foundation Inc | $150,000 | Lenexa, KS, US | Donor Adviser Fund | 2022 |
| Maclellan Center For Global Christian Education | $35,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Generosity Path Fund | 2022 |
| Mountain Fellowship | $5,000 | Signal Mtn, TN, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Praxis Inc | $125,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Prep Public Schools | $20,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church | $25,000 | Signal Mtn, TN, US | Signal Pres 2023 General Fund | 2022 |
| Sinapis Group | $75,000 | Wheaton, IL, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Speech And Hearing Center | $5,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Baylor School | $26,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Baylor Fund | 2022 |
| Vail Religious Foundation | $67,000 | Vail, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| 1040 Connections Inc | $15,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Axis | $105,000 | Colorado Spgs, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Care For Children Usa Inc | $33,000 | Leawood, KS, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Ceo Forum Inc | $25,000 | Highland Village, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation | $100,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Donor Adviser Fund - Sonscope Fund | 2022 |
| Chattanooga Church Ministries Inc | $7,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Homeless Shelter Mission | 2022 |
| Chattanooga Fc Foundation | $9,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Chattanooga Sports Ministries Fund | 2022 |
| Christian Alliance For Orphans | $30,000 | Mclean, VA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Covenant Presbyterian Of The Vail Valley | $15,000 | Vail, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| First Things First Inc | $11,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Hope International | $201,000 | Lancaster, PA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| House University Ministries Of Chattanooga | $23,500 | Chattanooga, TN, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Impact Investing Charitable Foundation Inc | $150,000 | Lenexa, KS, US | Donor Adviser Fund | 2022 |
| Maclellan Center For Global Christian Education | $35,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Generosity Path Fund | 2022 |
| Mountain Fellowship | $5,000 | Signal Mtn, TN, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Praxis Inc | $125,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Prep Public Schools | $20,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church | $25,000 | Signal Mtn, TN, US | Signal Pres 2023 General Fund | 2022 |
| Sinapis Group | $75,000 | Wheaton, IL, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Speech And Hearing Center | $5,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Baylor School | $26,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Baylor Fund | 2022 |
| Vail Religious Foundation | $67,000 | Vail, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| 1040 Connections Inc | $15,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Axis | $105,000 | Colorado Spgs, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Care For Children Usa Inc | $33,000 | Leawood, KS, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Ceo Forum Inc | $25,000 | Highland Village, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation | $100,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Donor Adviser Fund - Sonscope Fund | 2022 |
| Chattanooga Church Ministries Inc | $7,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Homeless Shelter Mission | 2022 |
| Chattanooga Fc Foundation | $9,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Chattanooga Sports Ministries Fund | 2022 |
| Christian Alliance For Orphans | $30,000 | Mclean, VA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Covenant Presbyterian Of The Vail Valley | $15,000 | Vail, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| First Things First Inc | $11,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Hope International | $201,000 | Lancaster, PA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| House University Ministries Of Chattanooga | $23,500 | Chattanooga, TN, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Impact Investing Charitable Foundation Inc | $150,000 | Lenexa, KS, US | Donor Adviser Fund | 2022 |
| Maclellan Center For Global Christian Education | $35,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Generosity Path Fund | 2022 |
| Mountain Fellowship | $5,000 | Signal Mtn, TN, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Praxis Inc | $125,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Prep Public Schools | $20,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church | $25,000 | Signal Mtn, TN, US | Signal Pres 2023 General Fund | 2022 |
| Sinapis Group | $75,000 | Wheaton, IL, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Speech And Hearing Center | $5,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Baylor School | $26,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Baylor Fund | 2022 |
| Vail Religious Foundation | $67,000 | Vail, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| 1040 Connections Inc | $25,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Ceo Forum Inc | $20,000 | Flower Mound, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Chattanooga Christian School Inc | $10,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Glenwood School | 2021 |
| Chattanooga Christian School Inc | $50,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | King School | 2021 |
| Christian Alliance For Orphans | $26,000 | Mclean, VA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Development Associates International | $33,000 | Colorado Spgs, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| First Things First Inc | $20,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Focus On The Family | $21,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Hope International | $300,000 | Lancaster, PA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Lifewater Inc | $7,000 | San Luis Obispo, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Maclellan Center For Global Christian Education | $30,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Generosity Path | 2021 |
| Outfitters For Christ | $5,000 | Yampa, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Praxis Inc | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Signal Mountain Christian School Inc | $3,000 | Signal Mtn, TN, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church | $35,000 | Signal Mtn, TN, US | Signal Pres 2022 | 2021 |
| Sinapis Group | $55,000 | Wheaton, IL, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| The Baylor School | $5,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Half Celebrations And Half Walkabout | 2021 |
| The Baylor School | $25,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Baylor Fund | 2021 |
| University Of Washington | $1,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Speech And Hearing Clinic | 2021 |
| Vail Religious Foundation | $33,500 | Vail, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Workmatters | $25,000 | Fayetteville, AR, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Young Life | $22,000 | Harlan, IA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| 1040 Connections Inc | $20,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| African Leadership Inc | $8,000 | Franklin, TN, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Axis | $35,000 | Colorado Spgs, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Ceo Forum Inc | $300,000 | Flower Mound, TX, US | Transformation 2025 - Nextgen Program | 2020 |
| Ceo Forum Inc | $50,000 | Flower Mound, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Christian Alliance For Orphans | $25,000 | Mclean, VA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Covenant Presbyterian Of The Vail Valley | $14,000 | Vail, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Covenant Presbyterian Of The Vail Valley | $12,000 | Vail, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Development Associates International | $30,000 | Colorado Spgs, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| First Things First Inc | $10,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Focus On The Family | $12,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| House University Ministries Of Chattanooga | $23,500 | Chattanooga, TN, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Impact Africa Inc | $3,000 | Kissimmee, FL, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Lifewater Inc | $20,000 | San Luis Obispo, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Maclellan Center For Global Christian Education | $26,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Generosity Path Program | 2020 |
| Praxis Inc | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Signal Mountain Christian School Inc | $8,000 | Signal Mtn, TN, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church | $55,000 | Signal Mtn, TN, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church | $30,000 | Signal Mtn, TN, US | 2021 General Funds | 2020 |
| Sinapis Group | $27,000 | Wheaton, IL, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| The Baylor School | $25,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Baylor Fund | 2020 |
| Workmatters | $50,000 | Fayetteville, AR, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| 1040 Connections Inc | $27,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Care For Children Usa Inc | $15,000 | Leawood, KS, US | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Ceo Forum Inc | $15,000 | Flower Mound, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation | $103,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Sonscope Fund | 2018 |
| Christian Alliance For Orphans | $8,000 | Mclean, VA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
| First Things First Inc | $10,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Friends Of Chattanooga Prep Inc | $45,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | New Building Fund | 2018 |
| Hope International | $60,000 | Lancaster, PA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
| House University Ministries Of Chattanooga | $22,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Impact Africa Inc | $12,500 | Saint Cloud, FL, US | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Lifewater Inc | $12,000 | San Luis Obispo, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Praxis Inc | $150,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Public School Bible Study Committee | $1,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Signal Mountain Christian School Inc | $12,000 | Signal Mtn, TN, US | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church | $90,000 | Signal Mtn, TN, US | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
| The Baylor School | $10,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Baylor Fund | 2018 |
| Wycliffe Seed Company | $51,000 | Arlington, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | $3,500 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Domestic Religious Liberty Work | 2017 |
| Care For Children Usa Inc | $20,000 | Leawood, KS, US | General & Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Ceo Forum Inc | $15,000 | Colorado Spgs, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Chalmers Center For Economic Development At Covena | $5,000 | Lookout Mountain, GA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Chattanooga Church Ministries Inc | $3,500 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Homeless Shelter Mission | 2017 |
| Christian Alliance For Orphans | $4,000 | Mcclean, VA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2017 |
| First Things First Inc | $20,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | General & Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Focus On The Family | $20,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Global Generosity Movement Inc | $50,000 | Alpharetta, GA, US | Fund #909026 | 2017 |
| Hope International | $3,500 | Lancaster, PA, US | Entrepreneurial Mission Work In Rwanda | 2017 |
| Samaritans Purse | $3,500 | Boone, NC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church | $160,000 | Signal Mtn, TN, US | General & Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church | $40,000 | Signal Mtn, TN, US | Great Commission Work (church Planting And/or Evangelism) | 2017 |
| Water Missions International | $3,500 | North Charleston, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Wycliffe Seed Company | $50,000 | Arlington, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation | $77,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | General & Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Focus On The Family | $15,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Hope International | $50,000 | Lancaster, PA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 46-4239579 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | FOUNDATION SOURCE 501 SILVERSIDE RD Wilmington, DE 19809-0000 |
Key People (1)
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| Pres, Dir, Sec, Treas | Ben Fischer |
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Forms 990-PF
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