CBS Charitable Foundation
CBS Charitable Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in Encino, CA. IRS filing data is available for 2020. As of 2020, the organization holds $16 in total assets. In 2020, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K.
CBS Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: CBS Charitable Foundation gave $5K across 1 grant in 2020 (avg $5K), mostly in New York. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $5,000
- Grants made (2020)
- 1
- Average grant
- $5,000
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $16
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who CBS Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Songwriters Hall of Fame ($5K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2020 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Songwriters Hall of Fame Katonah, NY | Support Activities of Organization | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $16 | $5,030 | $5,000 | 1 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
CBS Charitable Foundation is led by Carole Bayer Sager, President & CEO on the 2020 filing; none of the 2 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Carole Bayer Sager
President & CEO
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Cary Macmiller
Treasurer, CFO & Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 CBS Charitable Foundation
How much does CBS Charitable Foundation give each year?
CBS Charitable Foundation gave $5K across 1 grant in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing.
How large is CBS Charitable Foundation?
CBS Charitable Foundation reported $16 in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing.
Where does CBS Charitable Foundation operate?
CBS Charitable Foundation has awarded grants in New York.
What is CBS Charitable Foundation's EIN?
CBS Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4651319. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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