Herman & Faye Sarkowsky Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Herman & Faye Sarkowsky Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $505,474 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $16,000 and the largest $332,685. 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$505,474
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$16,000
- Largest grant$332,685
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was down from $578,040 the year before.
56% 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 | $578,040 | 12 | $957,927 |
| 2024 | $505,474 | 10 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Herman & Faye Sarkowsky Charitable 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 Herman & Faye Sarkowsky Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 10 | $505,474 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle Art Museum | General support | $332,685 |
| Jewish Family Service Seattle | General support | $50,539 |
| Seattle Art Museum | General support | $50,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle | General support | $25,000 |
| Arts Fund | General support | $17,000 |
| Seattle Rep Theatre | General support | $15,000 |
| The 5th Avenue Theater | General support | $5,000 |
| Teentix | General support | $5,000 |
| Kavana Cooperative | General support | $5,000 |
| Temple de Hirsch Sinai | General support | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Faye Sarkowsky
- Steve Sarkowsky
- Cathy Sarkowsky
- Louis Treiger
Questions people ask
Does Herman & Faye Sarkowsky Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Herman & Faye Sarkowsky Charitable Foundation give?
$505,474 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $16,000.
Who runs Herman & Faye Sarkowsky Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Faye Sarkowsky (President), Steve Sarkowsky (Vice President), Cathy Sarkowsky (Vice President) and Louis Treiger (Secretary).
What does Herman & Faye Sarkowsky Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and faith communities.