Sangham Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sangham Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Barbara, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $300,000 in 54 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $40,250. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$300,000
- Number of grants54
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$40,250
- Assets$6.8 million
- New grantees61%
Giving in 2024 was up from $202,500 the year before.
61% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $202,500 | 35 | $6.5 million |
| 2024 | $300,000 | 54 | $6.8 million |
How to apply
Sangham Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Sangham Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Idaho.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho | 21 | $101,500 |
| California | 14 | $60,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $42,000 |
| New York | 2 | $41,500 |
| Oregon | 2 | $30,000 |
| Hawaii | 8 | $12,500 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $11,000 |
| North Dakota | 1 | $1,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Snake River Waterkeeper | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $40,250 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $40,000 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $40,000 |
| Pear | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Western Watersheds Project | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $20,250 |
| The American Himalayan Foundation | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Crane Country Day School | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Dunn School | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Amigos of Costa Rica Inc | Nicoya peninsula waterkeepercasa sonja | $5,500 |
| Cascades Academy of Central Oregon | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Kaniksu Land Trust | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Riviera Ridge School | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Rock Creek Alliance Inc | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Sandpoint Waldorf School | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Maui Nui Marine Resource Council | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $4,000 |
| Flourish Foundation | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $3,500 |
| Higher Ground | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $3,500 |
| Hope for Life | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $3,500 |
| The Advocates for Survivors of Domestic Violence | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $3,500 |
| The Hunger Coalition | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $3,500 |
| World Central Kitchen | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Friends of Ramana's Garden Inc | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Blaine County Recreation District | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Goleta Valley Girls Softball Association | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Goleta Valley South Little League | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Maui Humane Society | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Pa'ia Youth Council Inc | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Salmon River Clinic | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Storyteller Children's Center | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Transition House | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| Foodbank of Santa Barbara County | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| Santa Barbara Zoo | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Santa Barbara Inc | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Casa | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Family Life Center | Makena surf fundraiser to support ohana hope village | $1,000 |
| Girls Inc | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Grow Some Good | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Hospice of the Wood River Valley | In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Christiane Santoro
- Margaret Hecht
- Jenna Perez
Questions people ask
Does Sangham Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sangham Foundation give?
$300,000 in tax year 2024, across 54 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Sangham Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Christiane Santoro (Vice President), Margaret Hecht (President) and Jenna Perez (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Sangham Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and youth programs.