Sachs Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sachs Family Foundation is a private foundation in Lake Forest, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $824,239 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $17,500 and the largest $166,666. 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$824,239
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$17,500
- Largest grant$166,666
- Assets$9.8 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $801,642 the year before.
50% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $801,642 | 18 | $9.5 million |
| 2024 | $824,239 | 22 | $9.8 million |
How to apply
Sachs Family 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.
What Sachs Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 8 | $383,073 |
| Colorado | 8 | $274,166 |
| New York | 2 | $125,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $20,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $14,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Thome Nature Centre | To enhance the purpose of the organization | $166,666 |
| Paws Chicago | To enhance the purpose of the organization | $146,500 |
| American Jeweish Committee | To enhance the purpose of the organization | $100,000 |
| Hope Chicago | To enhance the purpose of the organization | $75,000 |
| Goodman Theater | To enhance the purpose of the organization | $64,073 |
| The Family Institute | To enhance the purpose of the organization | $50,000 |
| Boulder Junior Cycling | To enhance the purpose of the organization | $35,000 |
| New York Presbyterian Fund Inc | To enhance the purpose of the organization | $25,000 |
| Niu Foundation | To enhance the purpose of the organization | $25,000 |
| Boulder Museum of Contemp Art | To enhance the purpose of the organization | $20,000 |
| Parkland Center for Clinical Innovation | To enhance the purpose of the organization | $20,000 |
| USA Cycling Foundation | To enhance the purpose of the organization | $15,000 |
| Cahme | To enhance the purpose of the organization | $14,000 |
| The Hap Foundation | To enhance the purpose of the organization | $11,500 |
| BREAKTHROUGH ALLIANCE OF Colorado | To enhance the purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Mackintosh Academy | To enhance the purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| YWCA Boulder County | To enhance the purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Bixby School | To enhance the purpose of the organization | $7,500 |
| Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund | To enhance the purpose of the organization | $6,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Fort Lauderdale | To enhance the purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Nexus Performing Arts | To enhance the purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Lifetime Foundation | To enhance the purpose of the organization | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Laura Sachs
- David Sachs
- Michael Burke
Questions people ask
Does Sachs Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sachs Family Foundation give?
$824,239 in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $17,500.
Who runs Sachs Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Laura Sachs (President/Director), David Sachs (Secretary/Director) and Michael Burke (Treasurer/Director).
What does Sachs Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, faith communities and education.