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Sa Ming Foundation is a private corporation based in WILMINGTON, DE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2015. The principal officer is Foundation Source. It holds total assets of $174K. Annual income is reported at $76K. Total assets have grown from $107K in 2014 to $165K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in South Carolina and Texas. According to available records, Sa Ming Foundation has made 42 grants totaling $95K, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has grown from $28K in 2020 to $67K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $8K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 19 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in South Carolina, Texas, California, which account for 67% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$2K
Largest Grant
$5K
Based on 15 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Sa Ming Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 42 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in SC, TX, CA.
Sa Ming Foundation has distributed a total of $95K across 42 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $8K.
Sa Ming Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Sa Ming Foundation is headquartered in WILMINGTON, DE. While based in DE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James P Basara | Dir, Sec, Treas, Co- Pres | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Gaylynn Golden | Co- Pres, Dir | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$44K
Total Assets
$165K
Fair Market Value
$214K
Net Worth
$165K
Grants Paid
$35K
Contributions
$30K
Net Investment Income
$28K
Distribution Amount
$10K
Total Grants
42
Total Giving
$95K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
19
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Island TrGeneral & Unrestricted | Okatie, SC | $5K | 2022 |
| V ChuSCHOLARSHIP GRANT | Waco, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| Smithsonian InstitutionReptile Discovery Center | Washington, DC | $5K | 2022 |
| L PeraltaSCHOLARSHIP GRANT | Waco, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| Stetson University IncGillespie Museum | Deland, FL | $3K | 2022 |
| Folds Of Honor FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted | Owasso, OK | $3K | 2022 |
| Hopeful HorizonsGeneral & Unrestricted | Beaufort, SC | $2K | 2022 |
| South Carolina Coastal Conservation League IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Charleston, SC | $2K | 2022 |
| Music For LifeGeneral & Unrestricted | Springfield, VA | $2K | 2022 |
| Nature Conservancy - Charleston Satelite OfficeSouth Carolina chapter - Spring Match Campaign | Mt Pleasant, SC | $1K | 2022 |
| Friends Of Caroline Hospice Of Beaufort IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Ridgeland, SC | $500 | 2022 |
| Beaufort County Open Land Trust IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Beaufort, SC | $500 | 2022 |
| Alzheimers Disease & Related Disorders AssociationGeneral & Unrestricted | Anderson, SC | $500 | 2022 |
| Port Royal Sound FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted | Okatie, SC | $500 | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood South AtlanticGeneral & Unrestricted | Raleigh, NC | $500 | 2022 |
| Mr ShudaScholarship Grant | San Francisco, CA | $8K | 2020 |
| Ej McgownScholarship Grant | San Francisco, CA | $3K | 2020 |
| Bm ClarkScholarship Grant | San Francisco, CA | $3K | 2020 |
| Alzheimers Disease And Related Disorders AssociatiGeneral & Unrestricted | Anderson, SC | $500 | 2020 |