Sapphire Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Sapphire Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2023 it gave $963,500 in 80 grants; the typical grant was $5,250 and the largest $52,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$963,500
- Number of grants80
- Typical grant$5,250
- Largest grant$52,000
- Assets$32.2 million
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2023 was down from $1.1 million the year before.
48% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.1 million | 79 | $30.7 million |
| 2023 | $963,500 | 80 | $32.2 million |
How to apply
Sapphire Foundation Inc 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.
What Sapphire Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 68 | $832,000 |
| California | 2 | $57,500 |
| Oklahoma | 3 | $25,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 3 | $6,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Philanthropy Southwest | PSW Advance Program, general & unrestricted for 2023 | $52,000 |
| Dallas Childrens Advocacy Center | Art for Advocacy Event fund 2023 | $50,000 |
| Dallas Theater Center | Emergency Funding Request from the Crisis Team | $50,000 |
| Pegasus Foundation DBA Dallas Institute of Human | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Trust for Public Land | North Texas Office: Funding of the Five Mile Creek study | $50,000 |
| Visiting Nurse Association of Texas | Meals on Wheels Research Project | $50,000 |
| Dallas Foundation A TX Nonprofit Corporation | Friends of Super Duper | $35,000 |
| Taca Inc | Arts Accelerator 2023-2024 Cohort fund | $30,000 |
| Dallas Social Venture Partners | DJR Program 2022-2023 | $25,000 |
| Impact City Initiative | Sustain Initiative | $25,000 |
| Impact City Initiative | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Nasher Sculpture Center | Nasher Public: Urban Historical Reclamation & Recognition - Participating Artist Fees fund | $25,000 |
| Network Group Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Saint Michael and All Angels Church | Capital Campaign | $25,000 |
| The University of Texas at Dallas | MRI Scan Simulator fund | $25,000 |
| Family Gateway Inc | Assessment & Diversion Program | $20,000 |
| Jubilee Park & Community Center Corporation | Summer Camp 2023 | $20,000 |
| Southern Methodist University | SMU-IN-TAOS Program | $20,000 |
| Dallas Foundation A TX Nonprofit Corporation | the Friends of Super Duper Fund | $15,000 |
| Dallas Foundation A TX Nonprofit Corporation | Aurora Arts - Biennial Support 2023 & Art Quest Support 2024 | $15,000 |
| Ascend Dallas | 2024 South Dallas Resource Fair Support fund | $10,000 |
| Conference on Crime Against Women Inc | 2023 Dallas Conference fund | $10,000 |
| Cristo Rey Dallas Academic Center | General Support for 2022-2023 School Year | $10,000 |
| Dallas Center for the Performing Arts Foundation I | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Dallas Museum of Art | Circle Fellow 2023 | $10,000 |
| Dallas Theater Center | Benefactors Level Sponsor | $10,000 |
| Independent Sector | Upswell and Big Bang Conference fund 2023 | $10,000 |
| Jubilee Park & Community Center Corporation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| June Shelton School and Evaluation Center | Annual Fund Support 2023-2024 | $10,000 |
| Legacy Parenting Center | Laney's Treehouse Pilot Program | $10,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Inc | St. Valentine's Day Luncheon - Emerald Table fund | $10,000 |
| Perot Museum of Nature and Science | Education and Outreach Programs | $10,000 |
| Saint Michael and All Angels Church | Capital Campaign | $10,000 |
| Salesmanship Club Charitable Golf of Dallas Inc | Byron Nelson Tournament fund | $10,000 |
| Second Thought Theatre | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| United Way of Eastern Frontier Country Inc | Shawnee Recovery Fund | $10,000 |
| University Park School Parent- Teacher Association | Family Giving Support fund | $10,000 |
| Wilkinson Center | Food & Emergency Support Program | $10,000 |
| Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship | Aspiring Entrepreneurs Program in Dallas, Texas | $7,500 |
| Community Renewal of Pottawatomie County Inc | Envest Capital fund | $5,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Adriane Crosland
- Andy Crosland
- Ben Crosland
- Sandy Crosland
- Kate Juett
- Ali Treaster
- Justin Treaster
Questions people ask
Does Sapphire Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sapphire Foundation Inc give?
$963,500 in tax year 2023, across 80 grants, with a typical grant of $5,250.
Who runs Sapphire Foundation Inc?
Its 2023 filing lists Adriane Crosland (Dir), Andy Crosland (Dir, Treas), Ben Crosland (Dir, Sec, exec dir) and Sandy Crosland (Dir) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Sapphire Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.