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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 46-3994466

Soma Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Columbus, GA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 67 grants and $11.5 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $11,473,126

    Grants listed
    67
    Assets, end of year
    $374,086,719

  • Tax year 2023

    $18,413,100

    Grants listed
    54
    Assets, end of year
    $323,507,459

  • Tax year 2022

    $13,266,000

    Grants listed
    51
    Assets, end of year
    $301,030,956

  • Tax year 2021

    $10,090,811

    Grants listed
    44
    Assets, end of year
    $291,253,599

  • Tax year 2020

    $8,065,000

    Grants listed
    39
    Assets, end of year
    $231,831,116

  • Tax year 2019

    $8,369,540

    Grants listed
    47
    Assets, end of year
    $224,097,738

  • Tax year 2018

    $7,323,556

    Grants listed
    49
    Assets, end of year
    $191,275,790

Grants paid in 2024

67 grants, largest first

As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.

  1. Individual

    Financial support

    $2,000,000
  2. Gordon-Conwell Theological SeminaryS Hamilton, MA

    Financial support

    $1,500,000
  3. Samaritan's PurseBoone, NC

    Financial support

    $1,035,000
  4. Duke UniversityDurham, NC

    Financial support

    $750,000
  5. The Foundation for TheologicalNew York, NY

    Financial support

    $750,000
  6. Baylor UniversityWaco, TX

    Financial support

    $750,000
  7. United Theological SeminaryDayton, OH

    Financial support

    $500,000
  8. Valley Rescue MissionColumbus, GA

    Financial support

    $400,000
  9. Seattle Pacific UniversitySeattle, WA

    Financial support

    $250,000
  10. Gammon Theological SeminaryAtlanta, GA

    Financial support

    $250,000
  11. Individual

    Financial support

    $250,000
  12. Individual

    Financial support

    $250,000
  13. Individual

    Financial support

    $210,000
  14. Individual

    Financial support

    $180,000
  15. Individual

    Financial support

    $175,000
  16. Open Door Community HouseColumbus, GA

    Financial support

    $170,000
  17. St Luke United Methodist ChurchColumbus, GA

    Financial support

    $130,850
  18. Asbury Theological SeminaryWilmore, KY

    Financial support

    $128,976
  19. University of CumberlandsWilliamsburg, KY

    Financial support

    $125,000
  20. Foundation of Wesley WoodsAtlanta, GA

    Financial support

    $125,000
  21. Safehouse MinistriesColumbus, GA

    Financial support

    $110,000
  22. Truth Spring AcademyColumbus, GA

    Financial support

    $100,000
  23. Individual

    Financial support

    $100,000
  24. Individual

    Financial support

    $100,000
  25. Individual

    Financial support

    $75,000
  26. The Wesley Heritage FoundationMidland, GA

    Financial support

    $75,000
  27. Toccoa Falls CollegeToccoa Falls, GA

    Financial support

    $75,000
  28. Eye Care to the Needy IncColumbus, GA

    Financial support

    $60,000
  29. International Friends MinistryColumbus, GA

    Financial support

    $50,000
  30. The La Vida CNTR at Gordon CollegeWenham, MA

    Financial support

    $50,000
  31. Fields of Grace MinistriesShiloh, GA

    Financial support

    $46,800
  32. Fellowship of Christian AthletesKansas City, MO

    Financial support

    $45,000
  33. The House of TimeColumbus, GA

    Financial support

    $40,000
  34. Stewart Community HomeColumbus, GA

    Financial support

    $40,000
  35. Micah's PromiseColumbus, GA

    Financial support

    $36,000
  36. Individual

    Financial support

    $35,000
  37. Eagle RanchFlowery BR, GA

    Financial support

    $35,000
  38. Focus on TruthColumbus, GA

    Financial support

    $33,000
  39. Agape Youth Family CenterAtlanta, GA

    Financial support

    $30,000
  40. Clement ArtsColumbus, GA

    Financial support

    $30,000
  41. Greater Atlanta Christian SchoolNorcross, GA

    Financial support

    $30,000
  42. Must MinistriesMarietta, GA

    Financial support

    $25,000
  43. Restoring the SoulLakewood, CO

    Financial support

    $25,000
  44. Individual

    Financial support

    $25,000
  45. Hope HealsAtlanta, GA

    Financial support

    $25,000
  46. Heartbound Ministries IncAtlanta, GA

    Financial support

    $20,000
  47. Wesley Glen MinistriesMacon, GA

    Financial support

    $20,000
  48. Sagamore InstituteIndianapolis, IN

    Financial support

    $20,000
  49. Courage for LifeMarietta, GA

    Financial support

    $15,000
  50. Gilgal IncAtlanta, GA

    Financial support

    $15,000
  51. Prison AllianceRaleigh, NC

    Financial support

    $15,000
  52. City of Refuge IncAtlanta, GA

    Financial support

    $15,000
  53. Individual

    Financial support

    $10,000
  54. Teen AdvisorsColumbus, GA

    Financial support

    $10,000
  55. Individual

    Financial support

    $10,000
  56. Military Community Youth MinistriesColorado SPGS, CO

    Financial support

    $10,000
  57. Atlanta Youth AcademyAtlanta, GA

    Financial support

    $10,000
  58. Individual

    Financial support

    $10,000
  59. Mpact Men's MinistriesMelbourne, FL

    Financial support

    $10,000
  60. Clifton Sanctuary MinistriesAtlanta, GA

    Financial support

    $10,000
  61. Radical MentoringAtlanta, GA

    Financial support

    $10,000
  62. Glow International IncPalmetto, GA

    Financial support

    $10,000
  63. Manna FundDuluth, GA

    Financial support

    $10,000
  64. Magnolia ManorAmericus, GA

    Financial support

    $5,000
  65. Classic City ChurchAthens, GA

    Financial support

    $5,000
  66. Prince Avenue Baptist ChurchBogart, GA

    Financial support

    $5,000
  67. St Francis Xavier ChurchMobile, AL

    Financial support

    $2,500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education8 grants $3,593,97657% of the total
  2. Religion7 grants $1,605,00026% of the total
  3. Housing and shelter2 grants $410,0007% of the total
  4. Human services6 grants $270,0004% of the total
  5. Mental health4 grants $136,8002% of the total
  6. Health1 grant $125,0002% of the total
  7. 3 other causes5 grants $131,0002% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Georgia36 grants $2,076,650
  2. North Carolina3 grants $1,800,000
  3. Massachusetts2 grants $1,550,000
  4. New York1 grant $750,000
  5. Texas1 grant $750,000
  6. Ohio1 grant $500,000
  7. Kentucky2 grants $253,976
  8. Washington1 grant $250,000
  9. Missouri1 grant $45,000
  10. Colorado2 grants $35,000

Officers, directors and trustees

5 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Daniel P AmosChairman Hours 0Pay $0
  • Kathelen AmosTrustee Hours 0Pay $0
  • Lauren AmosTrustee Hours 0Pay $0
  • Laura SmithTrustee Hours 0Pay $25,000
  • Tamara CallierTrustee Hours 0Pay $25,000

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