Sacharuna Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sacharuna Foundation is a private foundation in Danvers, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $776,632 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $140,000. 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$776,632
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$140,000
- Assets$10.0 million
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2024 was up from $359,700 the year before.
48% 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 | $359,700 | 20 | $10.4 million |
| 2024 | $776,632 | 25 | $10.0 million |
How to apply
Sacharuna 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 Sacharuna Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 3 | $168,000 |
| Virginia | 7 | $164,632 |
| Maryland | 1 | $140,000 |
| Vermont | 2 | $70,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $59,000 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $43,000 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $40,000 |
| California | 2 | $35,000 |
| New York | 2 | $32,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins University | Exempt purpose | $140,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Exempt purpose | $113,000 |
| Piedmont Environmental Council | Exempt purpose | $67,500 |
| The Putney School | Exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Yew Mountain Center | Exempt purpose | $43,000 |
| Endangered Species Coalition | Exempt purpose | $30,000 |
| Appalachian Mountain Advocates | Exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Chama Peak Landowners Alliance | Exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Children of Tibet Trust Foundation | Exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Earthworks | Exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| San Juan Citizens Alliance | Exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Social and Environmental Entrpreneurs | Exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Sustainable Markets Foundation | Exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Western Environmental Law Center | Exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| The Conservation Fund | Exempt purpose | $24,632 |
| Smokey House Center | Exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| African People & Wildlife | Exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Southwest Learning Centers Inc | Exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Allegheny Blue Ridge Alliance | Exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| McKenna Academy of Natural Philosophy | Exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| University of Hawaii Foundation | Exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Virginia Working Landscapes | Exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Forest Collective | Exempt purpose | $9,000 |
| Tibet House | Exempt purpose | $7,000 |
| Bull Run Mountain Conservancy | Exempt purpose | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Lavinia Currier
- Todd A Klibansky
Questions people ask
Does Sacharuna Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sacharuna Foundation give?
$776,632 in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Sacharuna Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Lavinia Currier (Trustee) and Todd A Klibansky (Treasurer).
What does Sacharuna Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and education.