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Sahm Family Foundation is a private corporation based in FULLERTON, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is Ramona A Sahm. It holds total assets of $60.5M. Annual income is reported at $3.5M. Total assets have grown from $1.4M in 2011 to $62.6M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 5 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 California and Idaho. According to available records, Sahm Family Foundation has made 122 grants totaling $7.9M, with a median grant of $50K. Annual giving has decreased from $5.9M in 2022 to $2M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $500K, with an average award of $64K. The foundation has supported 47 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Idaho, North Carolina, which account for 85% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$48K
Average Grant
$65K
Largest Grant
$500K
Based on 46 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.
Sahm Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 122 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, ID, NC.
Sahm Family Foundation has distributed a total of $7.9M across 122 grants. The median grant size is $50K, with an average of $64K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $500K.
Sahm Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Sahm Family Foundation is headquartered in FULLERTON, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Cuthbertson | DIRECTOR, MANAGER OF ENTITLEMENT PROJ | $108K | $0 | $108K |
| Christopher Sahm | DIRECTOR | $38K | $0 | $38K |
| Noah Levine | DIRECTOR | $38K | $0 | $38K |
| David A Ebershoff | DIRECTOR | $38K | $0 | $38K |
| Linda Guinn | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$3.5M
Total Assets
$62.6M
Fair Market Value
$51.5M
Net Worth
$62.6M
Grants Paid
$2M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$1.1M
Distribution Amount
$2.5M
Total: $23.1M
Total Grants
122
Total Giving
$7.9M
Average Grant
$64K
Median Grant
$50K
Unique Recipients
47
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flourish FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Ketchum, ID | $100K | 2023 |
| San Diego Seniors Community FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | San Diego, CA | $300K | 2023 |
| Museum Of Contemporary Art Of San DiegoGENERAL SUPPORT | La Jolla, CA | $275K | 2023 |
| Idaho BasecampincGENERAL SUPPORT | Ketchum, ID | $150K | 2023 |
| Marjaree Mason CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Fresno, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Outdoor OutreachGENERAL SUPPORT | San Diego, CA | $90K | 2023 |
| Pro Kids Golf Academy & Learning CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | San Diego, CA | $60K | 2023 |
| Voices For ChildrenGENERAL SUPPORT | San Diego, CA | $55K | 2023 |
| Far And Wise IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Hailey, ID | $54K | 2023 |
| Special Operations Warrior FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Tampa, FL | $50K | 2023 |
| Resiliency Center Of FresnoGENERAL SUPPORT | Fresno, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Coast Guard FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Stonington, CT | $50K | 2023 |
| The First Tee Of FresnoGENERAL SUPPORT | Fresno, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| The Senior ConnectionGENERAL SUPPORT | Hailey, ID | $50K | 2023 |
| Ocean InstituteGENERAL SUPPORT | Dana Point, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Meals On WheelsGENERAL SUPPORT | San Diego, CA | $45K | 2023 |
| Institute Of Contemporary Art San Diegosd Art InstituteGENERAL SUPPORT | San Diego, CA | $45K | 2023 |
| Oncology And KidsGENERAL SUPPORT | San Diego, CA | $40K | 2023 |
| Duke UniversityNASHER MUSEUM OF ART | Durham, NC | $40K | 2023 |
| Emily Krzyzewski Family Life Center IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Durham, NC | $40K | 2023 |
| Thunder Dragon FundGENERAL SUPPORT | Ketchum, ID | $30K | 2023 |
| International Community FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | National City, CA | $30K | 2023 |
| The Huntington LibraryGENERAL SUPPORT | San Marino, CA | $30K | 2023 |
| Pure Hope FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Mount Vernon, TX | $30K | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of VistaGENERAL SUPPORT | Vista, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Little Brothers - Friends Of The ElderlyGENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $23K | 2023 |
| Pasadena Conservatory Of MusicGENERAL SUPPORT | Pasadena, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of PasadenaGENERAL SUPPORT | Pasadena, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Verdi ChorusGENERAL SUPPORT | Santa Monica, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Camp Manitowish YmcaGENERAL SUPPORT | Boulder Junction, WI | $15K | 2023 |
| Museum Of Making MusicGENERAL SUPPORT | Carlsbad, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Armory Center For The ArtsGENERAL SUPPORT | Pasadena, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of San DieguitoGENERAL SUPPORT | Solana Beach, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of CarlsbadGENERAL SUPPORT | Carlsbad, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Patrick Henry High School FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | San Diego, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| New Village Arts Theatre IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Carlsbad, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Idaho BasecampGENERAL SUPPORT | Ketchum, ID | $300K | 2022 |
| Ymca Of San Diego CountyGENERAL SUPPORT | San Diego, CA | $100K | 2022 |
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