Sad Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Sad Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Park City, Utah. In tax year 2024 it gave $129,800 in 145 grants; the typical grant was $600 and the largest $7,000. 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$129,800
- Number of grants145
- Typical grant$600
- Largest grant$7,000
- Assets$3.9 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2024 was down from $143,040 the year before.
18% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $163,155 | 156 | $3.2 million |
| 2023 | $143,040 | 176 | $3.6 million |
| 2024 | $129,800 | 145 | $3.9 million |
How to apply
Sad 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 Sad Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 21 states, the most to Utah.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 43 | $43,800 |
| Florida | 22 | $21,850 |
| District of Columbia | 22 | $14,500 |
| New Jersey | 11 | $11,000 |
| New York | 8 | $6,900 |
| Maryland | 3 | $5,500 |
| Virginia | 9 | $4,550 |
| Maine | 3 | $4,000 |
| Iowa | 3 | $2,500 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Park City Museum | Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Arc of Indian River County | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Colby Athletics | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Americares | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Egyptian Theater | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Bergan Family Center | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Community Chest of Englewood | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Doctors Without Boarders | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Huntsman Cancer Foundation | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| International Tennis Hall of Fame | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Jordyn's Joy | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Macular Degeneration Research | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Morristown Beard School | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Park City Senior Center | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Point O Woods Community Fund | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Trust for Public Lands | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| United Way of Indian River County | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| KPCW | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Park City Education Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Park City Film Series | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Pow Volunteer Fire Company | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Humane Society Vero Beach Irc | Unrestricted | $1,100 |
| AARP of Utah | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| ACLU | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Adopt-A-Native-Elder Program | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| American Red Cross | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Christian Center of Park City | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Clean Water Coalition of Irc | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Episcopal Preaching Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Grand Canyon Trust | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Kingdom Trails | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Kuer Public Radio | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nurshing | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| McKee Botanical Gardens | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| National Parks Conservation Association | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| National Resource Defence Council | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| National Trust for Historic Preservation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Old South Preschool | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Orcacenter for Citizen Science | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sydney D Reed
Questions people ask
Does Sad Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sad Foundation Inc give?
$129,800 in tax year 2024, across 145 grants, with a typical grant of $600.
Who runs Sad Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Sydney D Reed (Trustee).
What does Sad Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, arts and culture and faith communities.