The Sacchi Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Sacchi Foundation is a private foundation in Irvine, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $97,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$97,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$407,943
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $97,000 the year before.
14% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $95,000 | 14 | $294,826 |
| 2024 | $97,000 | 13 | $365,402 |
| 2025 | $97,000 | 14 | $407,943 |
How to apply
The Sacchi 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 The Sacchi Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 12 | $81,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $11,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Orange County Music & Dance | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Healing Reins | General operating support | $11,000 |
| Down Syndrome Association of Orange County | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Polo Pony Rescue Inc | General operating support | $9,000 |
| Coop Foundation Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Down Syndrome Association of Los Angeles | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue Society LTD | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Leave No Paws Behind Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Morningstar Christian Chapel | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Whittier Area Community Church | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Whittier Area First Day Coalition | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Foreverhome Pet Rescue Inc | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Humane Farming Association | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Friendship Square Quilt Guild Inc | General operating support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bettie Sacchi
- Steven Seinfeld
- Tracy Gardner Fish
- Andrea Stein O'Neil
- Douglas K Freeman
Questions people ask
Does The Sacchi Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Sacchi Foundation give?
$97,000 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Sacchi Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Bettie Sacchi (Director, President), Steven Seinfeld (Director, Asst Sec & Treasurer), Tracy Gardner Fish (Director, Secretary) and Andrea Stein O'Neil (Director, Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Sacchi Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly disability, animals and faith communities.