The Saban Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Saban Family Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.3 million in 5 grants; the typical grant was $380,000 and the largest $2.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.3 million
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$380,000
- Largest grant$2.0 million
- Assets$69,341
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.5 million the year before.
40% 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 | $3.5 million | 8 | $549,519 |
| 2024 | $3.3 million | 5 | $69,341 |
How to apply
| Contact | Jesse Bronner 2121 Avenue of the Stars Suite 800, Los Angeles, CA 90067 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (310) 557-5100 |
| What to submit | With letterhead |
What The Saban Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California. It also paid $600,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $2.4 million |
| New York | 1 | $300,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,522 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Academy Foundationacademy Museum Foundation | To shape the art of creating television by engaging and educating the next generation of television professionals. | $2.0 million |
| The Jerusalem Rape Crisis Center | Assist survivors of sexual assault and prevent sexual violence | $600,000 |
| Saban Community Clinic | Funding for comprehensive, dependable and affordable quality health for the underserved and those who are most vulnerable. | $380,000 |
| Friends of Israel Defense Forces | Funding for social, educational and recreational programs and facilities for israel soldiers including services to the widows and children of fallen soldiers. | $300,000 |
| Israel on Campus Coalition | Support israel education, particularly on college campuses | $5,522 |
Officers and trustees
- Haim Saban
- Cheryl Saban
- Adam Chesnoff
- Niveen Tadros
- Ken van Damme
- Amitai Raziel
- Scott Rosenbaum
- Robert Chung
- John Paul Aceves
Questions people ask
Does The Saban Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Saban Family Foundation give?
$3.3 million in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $380,000.
Who runs The Saban Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Haim Saban (Senior Vice President), Cheryl Saban (President), Adam Chesnoff (Vice President) and Niveen Tadros (General Counsel and Secretary) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does The Saban Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.