Sahsen Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sahsen Foundation is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $7.3 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $7.3 million and the largest $7.3 million. 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$7.3 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$7.3 million
- Largest grant$7.3 million
- Assets$179 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $6.6 million the year before.
0% 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 | $6.5 million | 1 | $139 million |
| 2024 | $6.6 million | 1 | $157 million |
| 2025 | $7.3 million | 1 | $179 million |
How to apply
Sahsen 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Rhode Island.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 1 | $7.3 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | General operating and support - contributed property: publicly traded securities $7,308,720 | $7.3 million |
Officers and trustees
- Christine White
- Bryan White
Questions people ask
Does Sahsen Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sahsen Foundation give?
$7.3 million in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $7.3 million.
Who runs Sahsen Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Christine White (Director/President) and Bryan White (Director/Treasurer/Secretary).