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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 84-3805527

Sonance Foundation

A private foundation in San Clemente, CA. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 38 grants and $405,768 paid in grants.

Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), 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

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2025

    $405,768

    Grants listed
    38
    Assets, end of year
    $684,661
  • Tax year 2024

    $131,556

    Grants listed
    36
    Assets, end of year
    $1,074,954
  • Tax year 2023

    $180,710

    Grants listed
    47
    Assets, end of year
    $717,706
  • Tax year 2022

    $1,878,415

    Grants listed
    46
    Assets, end of year
    $314,334
  • Tax year 2021

    $1,617,453

    Grants listed
    55
    Assets, end of year
    $136,042
  • Tax year 2020

    $77,038

    Grants listed
    8
    Assets, end of year
    $133,888

Grants paid in 2025

38 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Sistema Para El Desarollo - DifAmeca, Mexico

    Various projects; school building rehab, van purchased to transport patients to medical appts, dog shelter updates

    $136,831
  2. Sonance CaresSan Clemente, CA

    Event sponsorship - support boys & girls club

    $96,521
  3. Cruz Roja Mexicana IapAmeca, Mexico

    Building infrastructure rehab

    $15,274
  4. Mission Preservation FoundationSan Juan Capo, CA

    Event sponsorship - general use

    $15,000
  5. PierprideSan Clemente, CA

    Event sponsorship - general use

    $15,000
  6. Boys & Girls Club Western NVCarson City, NV

    Event sponsorship - general use

    $14,736
  7. SC Home TourSan Clemente, CA

    Event sponsorship + beverage supplies for event

    $12,500
  8. Surfrider FoundationSan Clemente, CA

    Event sponship - general use

    $12,200
  9. Ranger RoadRncho Cordova, CA

    Donated product for their veteran's home

    $10,996
  10. Family Assistance MinistriesSan Clemente, CA

    Event sponsorship - general use

    $10,000
  11. American Red CrossBoone, IA

    Donation for la wildfires

    $9,862
  12. Boys & Girls Club South CoastSan Clemente, CA

    Event sponsorship - general use

    $5,521
  13. Wellness & Prevention CenterSan Clemente, CA

    Event sponsorship - general use

    $5,362
  14. Fish for LifeSan Clemente, CA

    General donation

    $5,000
  15. Pet Project FoundationSan Clemente, CA

    Event sponsorship - general use

    $5,000
  16. California Youth ServicesLaguna Hills, CA

    Event sponsorship - general use

    $4,021
  17. For Autistic Kids FoundationGlenview, IL

    Event sponsorship - general use

    $3,350
  18. Assistance League Capo ValleySan Juan Capistrano, CA

    Event sponsorship - general use

    $3,168
  19. Boys & Girls Club Capo ValleySan Juan Capistrano, CA

    Event sponsorship - general use proceeds to boys & girls club capistrano valley

    $3,021
  20. American Association of University WomenSan Clemente, CA

    Grant scholarships

    $2,500
  21. Moms Orange CountySanta Ana, CA

    Event sponsorship - general use

    $2,500
  22. Greater Good CharitiesSeattle, WA

    Donation for la wildfires - ee match

    $2,467
  23. Rainbow Sandals FoundationSan Clemente, CA

    Event sponsorship - general use

    $2,168
  24. Surfing Heritage and Culture CenterLaguna Beach, CA

    Donation of product for their facility

    $1,941
  25. SCHS Educational FoundationSan Clemente, CA

    Product donation at event fundraiser

    $1,668
  26. SC Military Family OutreachSan Clemente, CA

    Event sponsorship - general use

    $1,500
  27. Housing First Minnesota FoundationRoseville, MN

    Donation toward veteran village

    $1,000
  28. Los Angeles Children's ChorusPasadena, CA

    Fundraiser for lacc fire relief fund

    $1,000
  29. Mako FoundationSan Clemente, CA

    Product donation at event fundraiser

    $999
  30. Elephant CooperationSan Clemente, CA

    General donation + product donation for fundraiser

    $921
  31. Conquer Paralysis NowIndianapolis, IN

    Donation of product for drive to thrive fundraiser

    $763
  32. National Charity LeagueDana Point, CA

    Donation of product for their fundraiser event

    $521
  33. Robert Trent Jones Sr Orange County Historical FoundationMission Viejo, CA

    Donation of product for their golf tournament

    $521
  34. San Clemente Woman's ClubSan Clemente, CA

    Donation of product for the fundraiser event

    $521
  35. Children's Cancer Research FundMinneapolis, MN

    General donation

    $518
  36. Friends of Mandarin Immersion ProgramLaguna Niguel, CA

    Event sponsorship - general use

    $500
  37. Aliso Niguel High SchoolAliso Viejo, CA

    Donation of product for baseball fundraiser

    $305
  38. Palisades Elementary SchoolCapistrano Beach, CA

    Donation of product for golf tournament

    $92

Where the money goes

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

  1. Philanthropy and grantmaking6 grants $115,02456% of the total
  2. Arts and culture4 grants $31,30515% of the total
  3. Human services4 grants $20,93810% of the total
  4. Education3 grants $15,5008% of the total
  5. Environment1 grant $12,2006% of the total
  6. Animals1 grant $5,0002% of the total
  7. 2 other causes3 grants $3,7842% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California29 grants $220,967
  2. Nevada1 grant $14,736
  3. Iowa1 grant $9,862
  4. Illinois1 grant $3,350
  5. Washington1 grant $2,467
  6. Minnesota2 grants $1,518
  7. Indiana1 grant $763

Officers, directors and trustees

5 people as filed

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

  • Ari SupranCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Erin FooteSECRETARY Hours 3Pay $0
  • Patrick McGaughanCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Rob RolandDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Gigi DryerDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0

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