Public charity · Prospect Heights, IL (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Sozo Supporting Organization Fund
80% of its grant money in 2024 went out through donor-advised funds: individual donors chose those grants, not staff, so there is no application for them.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $10K
- Typical grant
- $10K to $10K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $10K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Williamson County · plus 18 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $2.3M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $781K | — | 0 |
| 2024 | $2.3M | $10K | 1 |
How to apply
Public charities don't report how to apply on their IRS return. Check its website for open grant rounds, or search GrantMe for its programs.
Board and officers
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- David A DillonPresident/director
- Michele F DillonVice president/director
- William N ScholtensVice president/director
- Roger L Sandberg SrSecretary/director
- Karen J JonasTreasurer/director
- Kristen M LewisFormer treasurer/director
- Dana E RingFormer treasurer/director
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Growth
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Relevate Group | Franklin, Williamson County | Growth | $10K |