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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 99-1901201

Sol de Janeiro Foundation

A private foundation in New York, NY. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 7 grants and $870,000 paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Mar 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

2 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $870,000

    Grants listed
    7
    Assets, end of year
    $3,113,397
  • Tax year 2023

    $0

    Grants listed
    0
    Assets, end of year
    $0

Grants paid in 2024

7 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Ipe - Instituto de Pesquisas EcologicasGland, Switzerland

    Our grant supports ipe in developing biodiversity corridors in southern bahia, awarding scholarships to the next generation of climate leaders through its masters program in biodiversity conservation and sustainable development, and strengthening organizational capacity in response to its recent growth.

    $300,000
  2. The Barack Obama FoundationChicago, IL

    Our grant supports the girls opportunity alliance, a program of the obama foundation, in strengthening grassroots organizations who provide direct services to girls through capacity development trainings and financial support.

    $200,000
  3. Fundacao Sos Pro-Mata AtlanticaSao Paulo, Brazil

    Our grant supports sos mata atlantica to construct a native and rare species nursery to increase biodiversity outcomes across the atlantic biome. It also supports the ongoing maintenance of protected lands and trains citizen scientists to monitor water quality in the region.

    $150,000
  4. Associacao Filha Do SolPiaui, Brazil

    Our grant AIDS filha do sol's efforts in uplifting frontline communities who protect vital ecosystems and advance climate resilience in the region. It also funds the training of local women in climate leadership. Lastly, the grant supports their internal capacity development to manage growth and deepen its impact.

    $100,000
  5. Inspiring Girls International LimitedLondon, United Kingdom

    Our grant supports inspiring girls to expand its network into three new countries, reaching more girls with programs that build confidence and broaden career aspirations. It also strengthens partnerships with schools to integrate diverse female role models into everyday learning.

    $50,000
  6. Rainforest Action NetworkSan Francisco, CA

    Our one-time donation to ran supported its community action grants (cag) program, which provides funding to frontline communities fighting against deforestation and climate change that otherwise face barriers to traditional finance mechanisms.

    $50,000
  7. American National Red Cross & Its Constituent Chapters and BranchesWashington, DC

    The american red cross received a one-time donation to be utilized for hurricane milton and helene emergency relief efforts in florida.

    $20,000

Where the money goes

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

  1. Arts and culture1 grant $200,00074% of the total
  2. Environment1 grant $50,00019% of the total
  3. Human services1 grant $20,0007% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Illinois1 grant $200,000
  2. California1 grant $50,000
  3. District of Columbia1 grant $20,000

Officers, directors and trustees

6 people as filed

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

  • Heela Yang TsuzukiDIRECTOR, CHAIR, PRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0
  • Haley MenkisDIRECTOR, VICE CHAIR, VICE PRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0
  • Barbara PowersDIRECTOR, TREASURER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Nicole McKimmieDIRECTOR, SECRETARY Hours 1Pay $0
  • Tamera FerroDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Cara BondiDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0

The return

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