Sachs Foundation
Accepts applications
Sachs Foundation is a private foundation in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.3 million in 2 grants; the typical grant was $484,312 and the largest $675,461. 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 grants2
- Typical grant$484,312
- Largest grant$675,461
- Assets$59.0 million
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.7 million the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.7 million | 2 | $55.8 million |
| 2024 | $3.3 million | 2 | $59.0 million |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2024 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
| Contact | Sachs Foundation 315 E Pikes Peak Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (719) 633-2353 |
| What to submit | Education grants - online application, including educational transcripts, three recommendations and verification of financial status. Community assistance grants - applications are originally submitted by phone request 719-633-4895. Applicants provide information as to their situation and a way for a community assistance associate to contact the applicant for a phone interview. Based on the phone interview, assistance can be granted, declined, or assigned to an associate for a future site visit to determine need. |
| Deadlines | Educational grants - march 15 |
| Restrictions | Applicants must be of the black/african american race and residents of Colorado. Amount of award established by the board of directors. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 2 | $968,624 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | $675,461 | |
| Individual | $293,163 |
Officers and trustees
- Craig S Ralston
- Wilton W Cogswell III
- Dana Capozzella
- Ben Ralston
- Antonio Rosendo
Questions people ask
Does Sachs Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Educational grants - march 15.
How much does Sachs Foundation give?
$3.3 million in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $484,312.
Who runs Sachs Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Craig S Ralston (Secretary/Treasurer), Wilton W Cogswell III (1st Vice President), Dana Capozzella (Vice-President) and Ben Ralston (President) among 5 officers and trustees.