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Witte-Sakamoto Family Foundation is a private corporation based in LAGUNA BEACH, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2017. The principal officer is William A Witte. It holds total assets of $6.2M. Annual income is reported at $7.1M. Total assets have grown from $115K in 2019 to $6.2M in 2024. 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 2019 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, Witte-Sakamoto Family Foundation has made 21 grants totaling $529K, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has decreased from $449K in 2020 to $80K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $200K, with an average award of $25K. The foundation has supported 15 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in California and Pennsylvania. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$23K
Average Grant
$21K
Largest Grant
$35K
Based on 4 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.
Witte-Sakamoto Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 21 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, PA.
Witte-Sakamoto Family Foundation has distributed a total of $529K across 21 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $25K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $200K.
Witte-Sakamoto Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Witte-Sakamoto Family Foundation is headquartered in LAGUNA BEACH, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William A Witte | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Patricia Keiko Sakamoto Witte | CFO/SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$6.2M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$1.3M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
21
Total Giving
$529K
Average Grant
$25K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
15
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wise PlaceTO PROVIDE SERVICES TO HOMELESS WOMEN | Santa Ana, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Social Good Fund (Grapevine Giving Foundation)TO CULTIVATE AND ESTABLISH POSITIVE INFLUENCES | Richmond, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| El Sol FoundationTO PROMOTE ART | Santa Ana, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Downtown Dog RescueTO PROVIDE SERVICES FOR LOW INCOME PET OWNERS | Pasadena, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| University Of PennsylvaniaGENERAL SUPPORT | Philadelphia, PA | $200K | 2020 |
| Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation (Tndc)GENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $100K | 2020 |
| Friendship ShelterGENERAL SUPPORT | Laguna Beach, CA | $50K | 2020 |
| Laguna Beach Covid Relief FundGENERAL SUPPORT | Laguna Beach, CA | $25K | 2020 |
| Sf MomaGENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $20K | 2020 |
| Newport Beach Public LibraryFUNDS VALUABLE LIBRARY RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS | Newport Beach, CA | $15K | 2020 |
| Second Harvest Food BankHELPS PROVIDE MEALS FOR HUNGRY CHILDREN, SENIORS AND FAMILIES | Irvine, CA | $10K | 2020 |
| CasaGENERAL SUPPORT | Laguna Beach, CA | $5K | 2020 |
| Laguna Art MuseumGENERAL SUPPORT | Laguna Beach, CA | $2K | 2020 |
| Geyserville Volunteer Firefighters Association IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Geyserville, CA | $1K | 2020 |
| Open Arm MinistriesGENERAL SUPPORT | Laguna Beach, CA | $1K | 2020 |
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