A & J Saks Foundation Inc
A & J Saks Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in journalism, the arts, humanitarian relief, civil rights, democracy, and environmental conservation.
A & J Saks Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: A & J Saks Foundation Inc gave $224K across 52 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in New York. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $223,500
- -83.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 52
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,298
- -83.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $28,011
- +22.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 52, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (73% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to A & J Saks Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co A Saks 333 East 69Th St 9G, New York, NY 10021
Phone: (212) 737-6122
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who A & J Saks Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was ACLU Foundation Inc ($10K). Together the top 10 received $95K.
Grant Size Distribution
249 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 248 grants of 249 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 73% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 13% to recipients in DC, and 4% each to recipients in Nebraska, Virginia, and Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 52 itemized grants.
Cities
Is A & J Saks Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 52 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 98% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 35% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $224K (2025) to $1.3M (2024). In 2025 it made 52 grants totaling $224K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ACLU Foundation Inc New York, NY | Further the Exempt Purpose of the Recipient | $10,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy New York, NY | Further the Exempt Purpose of the Recipient | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Further the Exempt Purpose of the Recipient | $10,000 |
| NPR Foundation Washington, NE | Further the Exempt Purpose of the Recipient | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Washington, DC | Further the Exempt Purpose of the Recipient | $10,000 |
| Pro Publica New York, NY | Further the Exempt Purpose of the Recipient | $10,000 |
| The Green-Wood Historical Fund Brooklyn, NY | Further the Exempt Purpose of the Recipient | $10,000 |
| WQXR Radio New York, NY | Further the Exempt Purpose of the Recipient | $10,000 |
| Yale School of Art New Haven, CT | Further the Exempt Purpose of the Recipient | $10,000 |
| Citymeals on Wheels New York, NY | Further the Exempt Purpose of the Recipient | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $28,011 | $240,007 | $234,798 | $223,500 | 52 | $223,500 | $7 | $1,234 |
| 2024 | $22,802 | $1,301,790 | $1,325,996 | $1,322,000 | 52 | $1,322,000 | $1,790 | $1,676 |
| 2023 | $47,008 | $335,623 | $299,367 | $295,500 | 50 | $295,500 | $623 | $1,413 |
| 2022 | $10,752 | $300,215 | $348,603 | $345,500 | 49 | $345,500 | $215 | $1,718 |
| 2021 | $59,140 | $300,033 | $312,985 | $311,000 | 46 | $311,000 | $33 | — |
| 2020 | $72,092 | $275,030 | $264,423 | $263,500 | 42 | — | $30 | $3,054 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, A & J Saks Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations with varied missions. For example, ProPublica describes its work as investigative journalism in the public interest, while World Central Kitchen says it provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. The Metropolitan Museum of Art says it collects, studies, conserves, and presents works of art across times and cultures; the Nature Conservancy says its mission is to conserve lands and waters on which life depends.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 52 grants totaling $223,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median of $2,500.
Among the largest reported grants were $10,000 each to the ACLU Foundation, Central Park Conservancy, Doctors Without Borders, NPR Foundation, Planned Parenthood Federation, ProPublica, The Green-Wood Historical Fund, WQXR Radio, and Yale School of Art. Other reported grants included $5,000 each to Citymeals on Wheels, Feeding America, Food Bank for NYC, World Central Kitchen, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Museum of Modern Art. The foundation also gave $2,500 each to the Nature Conservancy, Center for Constitutional Rights, Common Cause Education Fund, and Environmental Defense Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Arnold Saks, Joanna Saks, and Lawrence Kevy as directors.
A & J Saks Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Arnold Saks
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joanna Saks
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lawrence Kevy
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about A & J Saks Foundation Inc
How much does A & J Saks Foundation Inc give each year?
A & J Saks Foundation Inc gave $224K across 52 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.3M across 52 grants.
What is A & J Saks Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
A & J Saks Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $4,298, across 52 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does A & J Saks Foundation Inc give grants?
A & J Saks Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (28 grants), Washington, DC (6 grants), Stone Ridge, NY (4 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Who are A & J Saks Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
A & J Saks Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include ACLU Foundation Inc ($10,000), Central Park Conservancy ($10,000) and Doctors Without Borders ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 13% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is A & J Saks Foundation Inc?
A & J Saks Foundation Inc reported $28K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $224K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does A & J Saks Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from A & J Saks Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is A & J Saks Foundation Inc's EIN?
A & J Saks Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3933281. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does A & J Saks Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). A & J Saks Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/a-and-j-saks-foundation-inc-morg_528eab85ead04be5bc0c5d8fb126f10b
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