The Charles and Brenda Saka Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Charles and Brenda Saka Family Foundation is a private foundation in Edison, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $667,875 in 38 grants; the typical grant was $7,350 and the largest $225,000. 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$667,875
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$7,350
- Largest grant$225,000
- Assets$28,836
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2024 was down from $803,822 the year before.
21% 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 | $803,822 | 37 | $81,459 |
| 2024 | $667,875 | 38 | $28,836 |
How to apply
The Charles and Brenda Saka 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 The Charles and Brenda Saka Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 16 | $447,025 |
| New York | 22 | $220,850 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hillel Yeshiva | Education & welfare | $225,000 |
| Congregation Magen David of West Deal | Education & welfare | $58,404 |
| Organizations Received Less Than 3000 Schedule Available | Education & welfare | $51,121 |
| Keren Hayeshivot Trust | Education & welfare | $32,000 |
| Deal Sephardic Network | Education & welfare | $26,000 |
| Flatbush Shomrim Patrol | Education & welfare | $25,000 |
| Sephardic Bikur Holim | Education & welfare | $19,800 |
| Barkai Yeshivah | Education & welfare | $15,800 |
| Sephardic Rabbinical College | Education & welfare | $15,000 |
| Beit Yaakov Inc - Turnberry Synagogue | Education & welfare | $13,000 |
| Magen David Yeshiva | Education & welfare | $13,000 |
| Ohel Simcha Super Fund | Education &n welfare | $13,000 |
| Morris Franco Cancer Institute | Education & welfare | $12,000 |
| Beit Edmond Safra Synagogue | Education & welfare | $10,350 |
| Sephardic Mikveh of Midwood | Education & welfare | $10,000 |
| Synagogue of Deal | Education & welfare | $10,000 |
| UJA | Education & welfareeducation & welfare | $10,000 |
| Hatzalah Ems Jersey Shore Division | Education & welfare | $8,200 |
| Ilan High School | Education & welfare | $7,500 |
| Bridge Academy | Education & welfare | $7,200 |
| Keter Sion Torah Center | Education & welfare | $7,000 |
| Renewal | Education & welfare | $5,300 |
| Jsor | Education & welfare | $5,200 |
| Safe Foundation Inc | Education & welfare | $5,200 |
| Sephardic Torah Center - Kollel | Education & welfare | $5,200 |
| Yeshivat Magen Abraham | Education & welfare | $5,200 |
| Jersey Shore University Medical Foundation | Education & welfare | $5,000 |
| Sephardic Community Alliance | Education & welfare | $5,000 |
| Sephardic Community Dayanut Program | Education & welfare | $5,000 |
| Sephardic Division of Chaim Medical | Education & welfare | $5,000 |
| Sephardic Heritage Foundation | Education & welfare | $5,000 |
| Simha Organization | Education & welfare | $5,000 |
| The Special Children's Center | Education & welfare | $5,000 |
| Bnot Yisrael | Education & welfare | $3,600 |
| Shehebar Sephardic Center | Education & welfare | $3,600 |
| The Kesher Organization | Education & welfare | $3,600 |
| Yeshivat Shaare Torah | Education & welfarepublic charities | $3,600 |
| Yeshivat Ateret Torah | Education & welfare | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Raymond Saka
- Sammy Saka
- Jeffrey Saka
Questions people ask
Does The Charles and Brenda Saka Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Charles and Brenda Saka Family Foundation give?
$667,875 in tax year 2024, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $7,350.
Who runs The Charles and Brenda Saka Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Raymond Saka (Trustee), Sammy Saka (Trustee) and Jeffrey Saka (Trustee).
What does The Charles and Brenda Saka Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.