THE SOMEBODY ELSE FUND INC
https://N/ATotal Given 2022–2024
$14K
9 grants · $5K avg/year
based on 3 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$1K
typical micro grants · $1K–$1K
grant size
12%
transactional · 1/8 multi-year
repeat
$80K
Assets · 2021
8
Distinct recipients
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Contact Person
JAY BEARD-COLES
Phone
6785151406
Deadlines
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL CONSIDER GRANT REQUESTS QUARTERLY EACH YEAR.
How to Apply
PROPOSALS SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: 1) BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ORGANIZATION AND PROGRAM IN NEED, 2) NAMES OF ORGANIZATION'S OFFICERS, 3) AMOUNT REQUESTED AND OTHER EXPECTED SOURCES OF SUPPORT, 4) A COPY OF THE IRS EXEMPTION LETTER.
Restrictions
THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO SPONSOR OTHER 501C3 ORGANIZATIONS WHICH EXIST TO SUPPORT SUSTAINABILITY, STABILITY, AND SAFETY OF LIFE ON THE PLANET WITH AN EMPHASIS ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, CLIMATE CHANGE SOLUTIONS, AND RESPONSIBLE HUMAN HABITATION. WE WILL GIVE THE FUNDS TO OTHER 501C3 ORGANIZATIONS THAT WORK IN THE AREAS ABOVE. THE ORGANIZATIONS THAT WE PROVIDE FUNDS TO MUST BE WELL- ESTABLISHED ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE ACCESS TO THEIR FORM 990, ANNUAL REPORTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. WE EXPECT TO GIVE AWAY TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS UP TO 70% OF OUR FUNDS THAT WE ARE ABLE TO RAISE. AT THE BEGINNING, THE ORGANIZATION WILL FOCUS ON SUPPORTING 501C3 APPROVED ORGANIZATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | N/A | $80K | $80K | N/A |
| 2022 | $5K | $93K | $31K | 1 |
| 2023 | $4K | $89K | $2K | 4 |
| 2024 | $5K | $94K | $-13K | 4 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 9 grants on record
Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$1K
Median
$1K
Average
$2K
75th Pctl
$1K
Maximum
$5K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| AVERY J BEARD-COLES | PRESIDENT | — |
| ROSIE SHAHAR | SECRETARY | — |
| ELI SHAHAR | VICE PRESIDE | — |
| MARTIN BEARD-COLES | TREASURER | — |
Grants Awarded (9 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD | PHOENIX, AZ | $4,950 | UNRESTRICTED | 2022 |
| KINDER RELIEF FOUNDATION | WILMINGTON, DE | $1,220 | UNRESTRICTED | 2024 |
| ANARTIC AND SOUTHRN OCEAN COALITION | WASHINGTON, DC | $1,220 | UNRESTRICTED | 2024 |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD | WASHINGTON, DC | $1,220 | UNRESTRICTED | 2024 |
| WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN | WASHINGTON, DC | $1,220 | UNRESTRICTED | 2024 |
| ANARTIC AND SOUTHRN OCEAN COALITION | WASHINGTON, DC | $1,075 | UNRESTRICTED | 2023 |
| PALESTINIAN CHILDREN'S RELIEF FUND | KENT, OH | $1,075 | UNRESTRICTED | 2023 |
| CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY | TUSCON, AZ | $1,075 | UNRESTRICTED | 2023 |
| MUSLIM AID AMERICA | MCLEAN, VA | $1,075 | PALESTINIAN EMERGENCY FUND | 2023 |