S & R Foundation
Accepts applications
S & R Foundation is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.0 million in 54 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $1.4 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$5.0 million
- Number of grants54
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$1.4 million
- Assets$120 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.1 million the year before.
26% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.1 million | 57 | $95.6 million |
| 2024 | $5.0 million | 54 | $120 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Dr Sachiko Kuno 1623 28th Street NW, Washington, DC 20007 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (202) 298-6007, k.goodall@sandr.org |
| What to submit | Entry must be submitted in writing. The form is available through a link on the Foundation's website and should include: the entrant's biography and picture essay of 250-500 words detailing how the awardee would advance the mission of the Foundation; sample photograph or recording of the entrant's work; and two references from recognized authorities or professionals in the entrant's discipline. |
| Deadlines | The deadline varies each year, typically in the spring. |
| Restrictions | Entrants must be at least 18 years old and not enrolled or finishing work in a degree-granting program, and must not have received an advanced level of recognition for their work. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What S & R Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 42 | $4.8 million |
| Michigan | 1 | $100,000 |
| Maryland | 3 | $37,000 |
| New York | 4 | $32,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $25,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington | To fund charitable activities. | $1.4 million |
| Ryuji Ueno Foundation Inc | To fund charitable activities. | $1.1 million |
| Halcyon House | To fund charitable activities. | $1.0 million |
| Smithsonian Institution | To fund charitable activities. | $200,000 |
| The Henry L Stimson Center | To fund charitable activities. | $150,000 |
| Center for American Progress | To fund charitable activities. | $100,000 |
| University of Michigan | To fund charitable activities. | $100,000 |
| Denyce Graves Foundation | To fund charitable activities. | $75,000 |
| Washington National Opera | To fund charitable activities. | $75,000 |
| 100 Reporters | To fund charitable activities. | $50,000 |
| Coalition for Trust in Health & Science | To fund charitable activities. | $50,000 |
| Marthas Table | To fund charitable activities. | $50,000 |
| Stable | To fund charitable activities. | $50,000 |
| Tudor Place Foundation | To fund charitable activities. | $50,000 |
| Vital Voices | To fund charitable activities. | $50,000 |
| Mike and Maureen Mansfield Foundation | To fund charitable activities. | $30,000 |
| Transformer Inc | To fund charitable activities. | $30,000 |
| Global Citizens Initiative Inc | To fund charitable activities. | $25,000 |
| LearnServe | To fund charitable activities. | $25,000 |
| New Orchestra of Washington | To fund charitable activities. | $25,000 |
| Spark The Journey | To fund charitable activities. | $25,000 |
| The Ellington Fund | To fund charitable activities. | $25,000 |
| The Phillips Collection | To fund charitable activities. | $25,000 |
| The VIVA School of Dance | To fund charitable activities. | $25,000 |
| Georgetown Heritage | To fund charitable activities. | $20,000 |
| Hardy Middle School Parent Teacher Organization Inc | To fund charitable activities. | $20,000 |
| Kizuna Across Cultures | To fund charitable activities. | $20,000 |
| National Cherry Blossom Festival Inc | To fund charitable activities. | $20,000 |
| Federal City Council | To fund charitable activities. | $16,500 |
| Alanna M Fields | To fund charitable activities. | $15,000 |
| Angela Gladue | To fund charitable activities. | $15,000 |
| Carl Walker | To fund charitable activities. | $15,000 |
| Holly Bass | To fund charitable activities. | $15,000 |
| Inova Health Systems Foundation - Life With Cancer | To fund charitable activities. | $15,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League (ADL) | To fund charitable activities. | $10,000 |
| Arena Stage | To fund charitable activities. | $10,000 |
| Citizens Association of Georgetown | To fund charitable activities. | $10,000 |
| Edens Community Enrichment Foundation | To fund charitable activities. | $10,000 |
| Electric Infrastructure Security Council Inc | To fund charitable activities. | $10,000 |
| Japan Foundation | To fund charitable activities. | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sachiko Kuno
- Marianne F Chaconas
- Douglas W Charnas
Questions people ask
Does S & R Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: The deadline varies each year, typically in the spring.
How much does S & R Foundation give?
$5.0 million in tax year 2024, across 54 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs S & R Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Sachiko Kuno (President), Marianne F Chaconas (Vice President) and Douglas W Charnas (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does S & R Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and health.