A & J Saks Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
A & J Saks Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $223,500 in 52 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$223,500
- Number of grants52
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$28,011
- New grantees2%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.3 million the year before.
2% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $295,500 | 50 | $47,008 |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 52 | $22,802 |
| 2025 | $223,500 | 52 | $28,011 |
How to apply
A & J Saks Foundation 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.
What A & J Saks Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 40 | $162,500 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $30,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $10,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $10,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ACLU Foundation Inc | Further the exempt purpose of the recipient | $10,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | Further the exempt purpose of the recipient | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Further the exempt purpose of the recipient | $10,000 |
| NPR Foundation | Further the exempt purpose of the recipient | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation | Further the exempt purpose of the recipient | $10,000 |
| Pro Publica | Further the exempt purpose of the recipient | $10,000 |
| The Green-Wood Historical Fund | Further the exempt purpose of the recipient | $10,000 |
| WQXR Radio | Further the exempt purpose of the recipient | $10,000 |
| Yale School of Art | Further the exempt purpose of the recipient | $10,000 |
| Citymeals on Wheels | Further the exempt purpose of the recipient | $5,000 |
| Feeding America | Further the exempt purpose of the recipient | $5,000 |
| Food Bank for NYC | Further the exempt purpose of the recipient | $5,000 |
| Legal Aid Society | Further the exempt purpose of the recipient | $5,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | Further the exempt purpose of the recipient | $5,000 |
| Museum of Modern Art | Further the exempt purpose of the recipient | $5,000 |
| Roundout Valley Food Pantry | Further the exempt purpose of the recipient | $5,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | Further the exempt purpose of the recipient | $5,000 |
| The Brennan Center for Justice | Further the exempt purpose of the recipient | $5,000 |
| The Climate Museum | Further the exempt purpose of the recipient | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Further the exempt purpose of the recipient | $5,000 |
| The Wildlife Conservation Society | Further the exempt purpose of the recipient | $5,000 |
| Thirteen Wnet | Further the exempt purpose of the recipient | $5,000 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | Further the exempt purpose of the recipient | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | Further the exempt purpose of the recipient | $5,000 |
| ASPCA | Further the exempt purpose of the recipient | $2,500 |
| Center for Constitutional Rights | Further the exempt purpose of the recipientfurther the exempt purpose of the recipient | $2,500 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | Further the exempt purpose of the recipient | $2,500 |
| Century Association Archives | Further the exempt purpose of the recipient | $2,500 |
| Common Cause Education Fund | Further the exempt purpose of the recipientfurther the exempt purpose of the recipientfurther the exempt purpose of the recipientfurther the exempt purpose of the recipient | $2,500 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Further the exempt purpose of the recipient | $2,500 |
| Fund for Sarah Lawrence College | Further the exempt purpose of the recipient | $2,500 |
| High Meadow School | Further the exempt purpose of the recipient | $2,500 |
| Naral - Pro Choice America | Further the exempt purpose of the recipient | $2,500 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | Further the exempt purpose of the recipient | $2,500 |
| New York Public Library | Further the exempt purpose of the recipient | $2,500 |
| New York Society Library | Further the exempt purpose of the recipient | $2,500 |
| New York Times Community Fund | Further the exempt purpose of the recipient | $2,500 |
| Spirit of America Foundation | Further the exempt purpose of the recipient | $2,500 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Further the exempt purpose of the recipient | $2,500 |
| Flatbush Cats Inc | Further the exempt purpose of the recepient | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Arnold Saks
- Joanna Saks
- Lawrence Kevy
Questions people ask
Does A & J Saks Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does A & J Saks Foundation Inc give?
$223,500 in tax year 2025, across 52 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs A & J Saks Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Arnold Saks (Director), Joanna Saks (Director) and Lawrence Kevy (Director).
What does A & J Saks Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, arts and culture and education.