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Sakana Foundation is a private corporation based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2010. The principal officer is Pisces Inc.. It holds total assets of $133.1M. Annual income is reported at $119.6M. Total assets have grown from $1K in 2010 to $100.2M 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 2021 to 2023. According to available records, Sakana Foundation has made 3 grants totaling $18.8M, with a median grant of $6.7M. Annual giving has decreased from $13.5M in 2022 to $5.4M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $5.4M to $6.7M, with an average award of $6.3M. The foundation has supported 2 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in California. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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.
Sakana Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 3 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA.
Sakana Foundation has distributed a total of $18.8M across 3 grants. The median grant size is $6.7M, with an average of $6.3M. Individual grants have ranged from $5.4M to $6.7M.
Sakana Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Sakana Foundation is headquartered in SAN FRANCISCO, CA.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William S Fisher | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sakurako D Fisher | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$5M
Total Assets
$100.2M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$95.1M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
$30M
Net Investment Income
$1.8M
Distribution Amount
$4.3M
Total Grants
3
Total Giving
$18.8M
Average Grant
$6.3M
Median Grant
$6.7M
Unique Recipients
2
Most Common Grant
$6.7M
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| See Attachment BSee Attachment B | San Francisco, CA | $5.4M | 2023 |
| See Attachment ASee Attachment A | San Francisco, CA | $6.7M | 2022 |
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