Ernest & Mae Sanctis Foundation
Ernest & Mae Sanctis Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in PITTSBURGH, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $115K. Net investment income was $372K.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.1M
+13.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$115K
+15.0% YoY
Grant Count
3
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$38K
+15.0% YoY
About Ernest & Mae Sanctis Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Ernest & Mae Sanctis Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in PITTSBURGH, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $115K. Net investment income was $372K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,125,798 | $3,647,456 | $3,132,555 |
| Revenue | $377,380 | $218,148 | $147,847 |
| Expenses | $168,129 | $142,867 | $155,047 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $158,618 | $139,047 | $149,305 |
| Net Investment Income | $371,667 | $217,351 | $146,843 |
| Distributable Amount | $183,747 | $161,134 | $142,985 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID SANCTIS | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 5 | $25,047 |
| MICHAEL SANCTIS | DIRECTOR | 2 | $1,050 |
| ANGELA SANCTIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $1,050 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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