Jerome & Caecilia Sarnowski Foundation
Jerome & Caecilia Sarnowski Foundation is a private foundation, based in Vulcan, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. In 2020, it awarded 3 grants totaling $35K.
Jerome & Caecilia Sarnowski Foundation at a glance
In short: Jerome & Caecilia Sarnowski Foundation gave $35K across 3 grants in 2020 (avg $12K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $35,450
- +72.1% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $11,817
- +72.1% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $13,450
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (62% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Jerome & Caecilia Sarnowski Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was St Thomas Aquinas ($5K).
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($30,450), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2019) to $35K (2020). In 2020 it made 3 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $30,450 |
| St Thomas Aquinas Marinette, WI | Tuition Assistance | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $301 | $35,450 | $35,450 | 3 | — |
| 2019 | $38,183 | $2,274 | $20,600 | $20,600 | 3 | $532 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jerome & Caecilia Sarnowski Foundation's 2020 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Caecila Sarnowski
Member
On filings since 2019
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Nelson
Member
On filings since 2019
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "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 Jerome & Caecilia Sarnowski Foundation
How much does Jerome & Caecilia Sarnowski Foundation give each year?
Jerome & Caecilia Sarnowski Foundation gave $35K across 3 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $21K across 3 grants.
What is Jerome & Caecilia Sarnowski Foundation's typical grant size?
Jerome & Caecilia Sarnowski Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $13,450, and its average grant was $11,817, across 3 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jerome & Caecilia Sarnowski Foundation give grants?
Jerome & Caecilia Sarnowski Foundation gives mostly in Wisconsin: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Michigan (38%).
Does Jerome & Caecilia Sarnowski Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Jerome & Caecilia Sarnowski Foundation's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Tuition Assistance" (3 grants).
What is Jerome & Caecilia Sarnowski Foundation's EIN?
Jerome & Caecilia Sarnowski Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-2012968. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 14, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2020
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