Soma Foundation Incorporated
The SOMA Foundation Inc. (EIN 46-3994466) is a private foundation based in Columbus, Georgia that provides grants to Christian ministries. The official site publishes IRS Form 990s, a Statement of Faith, and an application process (LOI and full application) with deadlines and a grant portal link.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Christian ministry, theological seminary, religiously affiliated university, or faith-based community service organization whose mission aligns with the foundation's Statement of Faith and that can manage mid-to-large institutional grants.
Good Fit
- • Explicit alignment with the foundation’s Statement of Faith or Christian ministry focus.
- • Organizational profile similar to theological seminaries, evangelistic ministries, or faith-based service providers.
- • Capacity to receive and steward mid-to-large unrestricted or programmatic grants.
- • Existing relationship, referral, or prior collaboration with foundation trustees or known grantees.
Geography
Grantmaking in the latest year reached organizations in 15 states and the foundation sent roughly three-quarters of dollars outside its home state, indicating a multi-state/national footprint rather than strictly local giving.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 67 distinct grantees across seminaries, universities, national ministries and local rescue missions; the mix of 29 new and 38 returning recipients demonstrates a broad and diverse recipient set for a private foundation.
New Applicants
There is clear behavioral evidence of new entrants (29 first-time grantees in 2024) and a public LOI portal, but filing flags that the foundation funds only preselected applicants, so unsolicited newcomers may face curated selection rather than an open competitive pathway.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
