Saul Foundation for Progress Inc
Preselected recipients only
Saul Foundation for Progress Inc is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.7 million in 5 grants; the typical grant was $300,000 and the largest $600,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.7 million
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$300,000
- Largest grant$600,000
- Assets$44.4 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.4 million the year before.
20% 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 | $1.4 million | 6 | $36.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 5 | $44.4 million |
How to apply
Saul Foundation for Progress 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Saul Foundation for Progress Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $936,330 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $600,000 |
| California | 1 | $145,925 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Reproductive Health Consultants | Women's wallet women help women project | $600,000 |
| Nomi Network Inc | Agep project | $392,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Increasing access to healthcare for women and girls in afghanistan | $300,000 |
| Water for South Sudan Inc | Public charity | $244,330 |
| Fistula Foundation | Healing surgeries for women in nigeria and bring hope to women in bangladesh projects | $145,925 |
Officers and trustees
- Catherine Dunand
- Liliane Laroche
- Francois Jacquemin-Verguet
Questions people ask
Does Saul Foundation for Progress Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Saul Foundation for Progress Inc give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $300,000.
Who runs Saul Foundation for Progress Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Catherine Dunand (President & Treasurer), Liliane Laroche (Director) and Francois Jacquemin-Verguet (Director).
What does Saul Foundation for Progress Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.