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Private foundations don’t post open calls, so nobody can search them. We read IRS filings instead — 9.6 million grants from 174,053 foundations and grantmaking charities, searchable by what the money was actually for.
12 funders with a record of paying for “soiree”
Where the money went
Baton Rouge Area FoundationBaton Rouge, LACharity · may take applications
5 matching grants · $261,137 · through 2024Largest: $88,631 to KNOCK KNOCK CHILDREN'S MUSEUM INC — general support, storybook soiree event, access fund
Bryant Edwards FoundationWichita Falls, TX
4 matching grants · $180,000 · through 2024Largest: $60,000 to Christ Academy — chocolate soiree 2022 & 2023
Largest: $25,000 to Cedars-Sinai Health System — sunset soiree
The Community Foundation forJacksonville, FLCharity · may take applications
4 matching grants · $18,900 · through 2024Largest: $10,400 to UNITED WAY OF NORTHEAST FLORIDA — spring soiree
Largest: $62,000 to SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY — event - sea horse soiree; general operating support
Assemblies of God Credit UnionSpringfield, MOCharity · may take applications
3 matching grants · $36,000 · through 2024Largest: $13,000 to I POUR LIFE — soiree sponsor & golf tournament sponsor
The Lighthouse for the BlindSt Louis, MOCharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $291,962 · through 2024Largest: $199,611 to MINDSEYE RADIO — support of soiree, gateway archers beepball, audio description services, and remote broadcast program.
Largest: $10,000 to THE NEW COMMUNITY SCHOOL FOUNDATION — saber soiree 2022
Indiana Illinois & Iowa FoundationCountryside, ILCharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $25,000 · through 2023Largest: $15,000 to CHICAGO ALDERMANIC BLACK CAUCUS FOUNDATION — sponsorship for 2nd annual scholarship soiree
Largest: $5,000 to GALVESTON ISD EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION — sponsorship for annual spring soiree
George S and Dolores DoreSalt Lake City, UT
3 matching grants · $69,408 · through 2024Largest: $20,000 to SALT LAKE VALLEY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY — field of dreams community park; "home is where the art is" fine art soiree
Osilas FoundationWhite Bear Lake, MN
2 matching grants · $61,500 · through 2024Largest: $60,000 to Greater White Bear Lake Community Foundation — 2024 summer soiree challenge
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Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV and Form 990 Schedule I, tax years 2019–2025. These are grants already paid, a record of what an organization funds rather than an open call. Private foundations rarely accept unsolicited applications and the route in is usually a program officer; grantmaking charities and associations more often run real application cycles, so check their website. How this data is built, and its limits →