George a Sancken Jr Foundation
George a Sancken Jr Foundation is a private foundation, based in North Augusta, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $437K.
George a Sancken Jr Foundation at a glance
In short: George a Sancken Jr Foundation gave $437K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $437K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $436,865
- +2633.0% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- -95.7% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $436,865
- +62758.3% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $436,865
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who George a Sancken Jr Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Community Foundation for the CSRA ($437K).
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 37 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How George a Sancken Jr Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out 79% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2020) to $437K (2022). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $437K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation for the CSRA Augusta, GA | Discretionary | $436,865 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $111,770 | $439,315 | $436,865 | 1 | $436,865 | — | — |
| 2021 | $327,545 | $10,617 | $32,645 | $15,985 | 23 | $15,985 | — | $20,121 |
| 2020 | $349,573 | $20,182 | $24,476 | $13,200 | 13 | — | $1,853 | $21,004 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
George a Sancken Jr Foundation is led by George A. Sancken III, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
George A. Sancken III
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joyce E. Sancken
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 George a Sancken Jr Foundation
How much does George a Sancken Jr Foundation give each year?
George a Sancken Jr Foundation gave $437K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $16K across 23 grants.
Where does George a Sancken Jr Foundation operate?
George a Sancken Jr Foundation has awarded grants in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, New York, South Carolina.
What is George a Sancken Jr Foundation's EIN?
George a Sancken Jr Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2487879. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
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 2020–2022
Live grants for the work George a Sancken Jr Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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