Ruth & Jacques Sartisky Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ruth & Jacques Sartisky Foundation is a private foundation in Fairview, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $17,805 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $250 and the largest $3,000. 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$17,805
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$250
- Largest grant$3,000
- Assets$367,864
- New grantees4%
Giving in 2025 was down from $19,700 the year before.
4% 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 | $19,429 | 30 | $396,808 |
| 2024 | $19,700 | 25 | $388,734 |
| 2025 | $17,805 | 24 | $367,864 |
How to apply
Ruth & Jacques Sartisky 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 Ruth & Jacques Sartisky Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 12 | $12,150 |
| New York | 4 | $3,850 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $750 |
| California | 3 | $405 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $400 |
| Alabama | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Asheville Watchdog | Community | $3,000 |
| Blue Ridge Public Radio | Community/education | $3,000 |
| Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation | Community/education | $2,000 |
| Mountain True | Community | $2,000 |
| University of Buffalo Foundation | Education/charitable | $2,000 |
| Bronx Science Alumni Foundation | Community/education | $1,500 |
| The Guardian Foundation | Community | $750 |
| Manna Foodbank | Community | $600 |
| Wilma Dykeman Legacy | Education | $500 |
| Asheville Art Museum | Community/education | $250 |
| PBS North Carolina | Community | $250 |
| Sarah Lawrence College | Education | $250 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Community | $250 |
| Wiki Foundation | Education | $250 |
| YMCA of WNC | Community | $250 |
| National Georaphic Society | Community/education | $200 |
| ACLU North Carolina | Community | $100 |
| Asheville Humane Society | Community | $100 |
| Friends of the Smithsonian | Community/education | $100 |
| National Trust for Hstoric Preserv | Community | $100 |
| Preservation Society of Asheville & | Education | $100 |
| Propublica | Community | $100 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | Community/education | $100 |
| AARP Foundation | Community | $55 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Sartisky
- Joshua Sartisky
- Lin Li
Questions people ask
Does Ruth & Jacques Sartisky Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ruth & Jacques Sartisky Foundation give?
$17,805 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $250.
Who runs Ruth & Jacques Sartisky Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael Sartisky (President), Joshua Sartisky (Director) and Lin Li (Director).
What does Ruth & Jacques Sartisky Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.