Michael S Sachs Foundation
Michael S Sachs Foundation is a private foundation, based in Westport, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $677K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $628K.
Michael S Sachs Foundation at a glance
In short: Michael S Sachs Foundation gave $628K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $628K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $628,178
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $628,178
- Median grant
- $628,178
- Total assets
- $676,817
- -44.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Michael S Sachs Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Friends of the Israel Museum ($628K).
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 9 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Michael S Sachs Foundation gives
- Giving grew 630% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2021) to $628K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $628K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of the Israel Museum New York, NY | donation of works of art | $628,178 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $676,817 | $88,391 | $628,208 | $628,178 | 1 | $628,208 |
| 2024 | $1,216,634 | $93,142 | $120 | — | — | $64,814 |
| 2023 | $1,188,426 | $683,786 | $89,059 | $89,027 | 2 | $89,027 |
| 2022 | $593,699 | $579,718 | $86,020 | $86,020 | 4 | $86,020 |
| 2021 | $100,001 | $109,154 | $9,188 | $9,188 | 2 | $9,188 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Michael S Sachs Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael S Sachs
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Salvatore Iaquinta MD
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Michael S Sachs Foundation
How much does Michael S Sachs Foundation give each year?
Michael S Sachs Foundation gave $628K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Michael S Sachs Foundation?
Michael S Sachs Foundation reported $677K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $88K.
Where does Michael S Sachs Foundation operate?
Michael S Sachs Foundation has awarded grants in New York, Texas.
What is Michael S Sachs Foundation's EIN?
Michael S Sachs Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4347812. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 26, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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