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Sato Foundation 80c 74c08 is a private corporation based in SAN RAFAEL, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2001. It holds total assets of $6.5M. Annual income is reported at $1.7M. Total assets have decreased from $8.3M in 2011 to $6.5M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 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 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and Nevada. According to available records, Sato Foundation 80c 74c08 has made 104 grants totaling $2M, with a median grant of $15K. The foundation has distributed between $378K and $826K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $826K distributed across 42 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $100K, with an average award of $19K. The foundation has supported 39 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, which account for 91% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$15K
Average Grant
$17K
Largest Grant
$50K
Based on 22 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.
Sato Foundation 80c 74c08 primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 104 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, CO, MA.
Sato Foundation 80c 74c08 has distributed a total of $2M across 104 grants. The median grant size is $15K, with an average of $19K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $100K.
Sato Foundation 80c 74c08 typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Sato Foundation 80c 74c08 is headquartered in SAN RAFAEL, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Sato Burton | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sonia Sato | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kozo Sato | CEO/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$6.5M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$6.5M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
104
Total Giving
$2M
Average Grant
$19K
Median Grant
$15K
Unique Recipients
39
Most Common Grant
$15K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aim HighGENERAL OPERATING | Greenwood, CO | $15K | 2023 |
| Marin Community FoundationGENERAL OPERATING | Novato, CA | $75K | 2023 |
| Napa Valley Community FoundationGENERAL OPERATING | Napa, CA | $70K | 2023 |
| Stanford UniversityGENERAL OPERATING | Stanford, CA | $35K | 2023 |
| Kala Art InstituteGENERAL OPERATING | Berkeley, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Safari West Wildlife FoundationGENERAL OPERATING | Santa Rosa, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| League To Save Lake TahoeGENERAL OPERATING | South Lake Tahoe, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Mountain SchoolGENERAL OPERATING | Mountain View, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Performing StarsGENERAL OPERATING | Marin City, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Aileycamp - Cal PerformancesGENERAL OPERATING | Berkeley, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Marine Mammal CenterGENERAL OPERATING | Ford Cronkhite, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| VoenaGENERAL OPERATING | Bencicia, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Mass Aubudon Bnc CampGENERAL OPERATING | Lincoln, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Arts Council Santa Cruz CountyGENERAL OPERATING | Santa Cruz, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| California Academy Of SciencesGENERAL OPERATING | San Francisco, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| WildcareGENERAL OPERATING | San Rafael, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Asian Art MuseumGENERAL OPERATING | San Francisco, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| American Conservatory TheaterGENERAL OPERATING | San Francisco, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| HeadsupGENERAL OPERATING | San Rafael, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| KqedGENERAL OPERATING | San Francisco, CA | $15K | 2022 |
| The Mountain SchoolGENERAL OPERATING | Vershire, VT | $15K | 2022 |
| Yerba Buena Center For The ArtsGENERAL OPERATING | San Francisco, CA | $15K | 2022 |
| Yosemite ConservancyGENERAL OPERATING | San Francisco, CA | $11K | 2022 |
| Boston Nature CenterGENERAL OPERATING | Mattapan, MA | $10K | 2022 |
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