Dame Jillian and Dr Arthur M Sackler
Dame Jillian and Dr Arthur M Sackler is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $11.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $151K.
Dame Jillian and Dr Arthur M Sackler at a glance
In short: Dame Jillian and Dr Arthur M Sackler gave $151K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $151,488
- +63.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +75.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,641
- -6.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $10,970,090
- +171.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (33% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Dame Jillian and Dr Arthur M Sackler funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Peking University Education Foundation (USA) ($50K). Together the top 7 received $151K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 19 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Dame Jillian and Dr Arthur M Sackler gives
- Giving grew 657% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2021) to $151K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $151K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Peking University Education Foundation (USA) San Mateo, CA | To provide support for the arthur m. Sackler museum of art & archaeology at peking university. | $50,000 |
| Voicexperience Foundation Palm Harbor, FL | To provide support for the benefit event on may 6, 2024 held for the voicexperience foundation. | $32,111 |
| Humanity Exhibit at Arthur M Sackle | Humanity: customs & traditions (postponed): for the humanity exhibition, patricia guzman's artwork will focus on people from the americas and china. For this exhibition she has traveled to peru, bolivia, and several times to china for her previous group exhibitions. Through her paintings we will showcase our commonality which is greater than our differences, a glimpse of a diverse, yet more humane world. This exhibition is part of the dame jillian sackler international artists exhibition program, established to bring talented international artists to the sackler museum at peking university. Due to "uncontrollable factors" the humanity exhibition has been postponed. | $31,377 |
| Foundation for the National Institute of Health North Bethesda, MD | To provide support for the fnih 2024 annual fund. | $15,000 |
| Brooklyn Museum New York, NY | Contribution towards the purchase of tony bechara, red skin ii, 1971 artwork to be part of the brooklyn museum's collection. | $12,000 |
| Bradford Educational Foundation Bradford, PA | To provide support for the marilyn horne museum and exhibit center. | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Israel Museum New York, NY | To provide support for the projects and activities of the israel museum. | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,970,090 | $7,506,126 | $580,619 | $151,488 | 7 | $567,773 |
| 2023 | $4,044,583 | $275,079 | $301,975 | $92,500 | 4 | $289,747 |
| 2022 | $4,071,479 | $320,434 | $320,800 | $102,500 | 3 | $308,876 |
| 2021 | $4,071,845 | $327,000 | $298,397 | $20,000 | 1 | $267,231 |
| 2020 | $4,043,242 | $385,000 | $370,968 | $80,912 | 4 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Dame Jillian and Dr Arthur M Sackler is led by Miguel Benavides, Director & President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Miguel Benavides
Director & President
Director & Program Coordinator → Director & President, 2024
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ezequiel A. Camerini
Director & Vice President
Secretary & Counsel → Director & Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joel Yudenfreund
Director & Treasurer
Director → Director & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rosa B. Venegas
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
$20K (2024)
Former officers (3)
- Former: Curtis Cutter (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Jillian Sackler (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Lois Katz (2020–2023) — Administrator
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $20K, to Rosa B Venegas (Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about Dame Jillian and Dr Arthur M Sackler
How much does Dame Jillian and Dr Arthur M Sackler give each year?
Dame Jillian and Dr Arthur M Sackler gave $151K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $93K across 4 grants.
What is Dame Jillian and Dr Arthur M Sackler's typical grant size?
Dame Jillian and Dr Arthur M Sackler's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $21,641, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Dame Jillian and Dr Arthur M Sackler give grants?
Dame Jillian and Dr Arthur M Sackler's top state is California, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (21%) and Maryland (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Dame Jillian and Dr Arthur M Sackler give general operating support?
Yes: 14% of Dame Jillian and Dr Arthur M Sackler's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Dame Jillian and Dr Arthur M Sackler's largest grantees?
Dame Jillian and Dr Arthur M Sackler's largest 2024 grantees include Peking University Education Foundation (USA) ($50,000), Voicexperience Foundation ($32,111) and Humanity Exhibit at Arthur M Sackle ($31,377), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Dame Jillian and Dr Arthur M Sackler?
Dame Jillian and Dr Arthur M Sackler reported $11.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $7.5M.
What is Dame Jillian and Dr Arthur M Sackler's EIN?
Dame Jillian and Dr Arthur M Sackler's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1188804. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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