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Tella Sakamoto Foundation is a private corporation based in PALO ALTO, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2002. The principal officer is Vijay Tella. It holds total assets of $2.4M. Annual income is reported at $563K. Total assets have decreased from $3.9M in 2011 to $2.1M in 2023. 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 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, New York and District of Columbia. According to available records, Tella Sakamoto Foundation has made 111 grants totaling $769K, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has grown from $121K in 2020 to $237K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $102K, with an average award of $7K. The foundation has supported 50 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, California, Pennsylvania, which account for 77% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$6K
Largest Grant
$30K
Based on 20 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.
Tella Sakamoto Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 111 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, CA, PA.
Tella Sakamoto Foundation has distributed a total of $769K across 111 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $7K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $102K.
Tella Sakamoto Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Tella Sakamoto Foundation is headquartered in PALO ALTO, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
Officer and trustee information is not yet available for this foundation. This data is typically reported in Part VIII of the 990-PF filing.
Total Giving
$246K
Total Assets
$2.1M
Fair Market Value
$3.4M
Net Worth
$2.1M
Grants Paid
$237K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$111K
Distribution Amount
$155K
Total: $125K
Total Grants
111
Total Giving
$769K
Average Grant
$7K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
50
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dance ActionGeneral fund | Langhorne, PA | $250 | 2023 |
| Childrens InternationalKolkata Scholarship Program 100,000 and general fund 2,175 | New York, NY | $102K | 2023 |
| Swarthmore CollegeGeneral fund | Swarthmore, PA | $50K | 2023 |
| Carnegie Mellon UniversityGeneral fund | Pittsburgh, PA | $20K | 2023 |
| Fdn For Liberty And Human RightsGeneral fund | Berkeley, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| International Social ServiceGeneral fund | Baltimore, MD | $13K | 2023 |
| Palo Alto Medical FoundationGeneral fund | Palo Alto, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Martha Graham Dance CompanyGeneral fund | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Alvin Ailey Dance FoundationGeneral fund | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Ballet Theatre FoundationGeneral fund | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| KqedGeneral fund | San Francisco, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| TelevisitGeneral fund | Palo Alto, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Doctors Without Borders UsaGeneral fund | New York, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| Maureen Whiting Dance CompanyGeneral fund | Oakland, CA | $500 | 2023 |
| Unicef UsaGeneral fund | New York, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| Consumer ReportsGeneral fund | Yonkers, NY | $380 | 2023 |
| Consumers CheckbookGeneral fund | Washington, DC | $300 | 2023 |
| Planned ParenthoodGeneral fund | Washington, DC | $300 | 2023 |
| The Kilgoris ProjectGeneral fund | Los Altos, CA | $300 | 2023 |
| Zohar Dance CompanyGeneral fund | Palo Alto, CA | $250 | 2023 |
| Gamble GardensGeneral fund | Palo Alto, CA | $125 | 2023 |
| The Nature ConservancyGeneral fund | Arlington, VA | $100 | 2023 |
| Mahatmagandhi Inst Formental HealthGeneral fund | Gunturivarithota | $30K | 2022 |
| Yacht Club Of Hyderabad FoundationGeneral fund | Hyderabad | $13K | 2022 |
| God'S Abundant Grace MinistriesGeneral fund | Chattanooga, TN | $1K | 2022 |
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