Peggy and Brian Sassi
Peggy and Brian Sassi is a private foundation based in Mercer Island, Washington. It reported 18 grants totaling $110,776 in 2025 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in international and cultural affairs, humanitarian relief, veterans’ services, and other areas.
Peggy and Brian Sassi at a glance
In short: Peggy and Brian Sassi gave $111K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), top state New York. 44% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $110,776
- +30.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +38.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,154
- -5.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,250
- Total assets
- $1,205,113
- -1.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (8 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (28% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Peggy and Brian Sassi
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing lists no application form or materials, no deadline, and no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Brian Sassi
Mailing address: 7646 Se 22Nd Street, Mercer Island, WA 98040
Phone: (818) 209-1389
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Peggy and Brian Sassi funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Farmer to Farmer ($31K). Together the top 10 received $101K.
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 70 grants of 70 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in New York (28%), Washington, DC (18%), New Mexico (14%), Washington (14%), and Virginia (11%). These figures describe the locations of grant recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Peggy and Brian Sassi open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 18 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 39% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 34% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $61K (2020) to $111K (2025). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $111K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Farmer to Farmer Castile, NY | Public Support of Organization Mission | $31,000 |
| Washington Office on Latin America (Wola) Washington, DC | Public Support of Organization Mission | $20,000 |
| NW Hope & Healing Seattle, WA | Public Support of Organization Mission | $13,300 |
| Kakenya's Dream Arlington, VA | Public Support of Organization Mission | $12,500 |
| Global Santa Fe Santa Fe, NM | Public Support of Organization Mission | $11,000 |
| International Generosity Foundation Clearwater, FL | Public Support of Organization Mission | $4,000 |
| Fire Aid LA Los Angeles, CA | Public Support of Organization Mission | $2,500 |
| International Folk Art Market Santa Fe, NM | Public Support of Organization Mission | $2,500 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Jacksonville, FL | Public Support of Organization Mission | $2,500 |
| Project Street Vet Encinitas, CA | Public Support of Organization Mission | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,205,113 | $111,799 | $125,841 | $110,776 | 18 | $114,257 | $100,215 | $118,877 |
| 2024 | $1,219,251 | $59,053 | $97,489 | $84,863 | 13 | $87,707 | $49,501 | $103,296 |
| 2023 | $1,257,687 | $29,873 | $79,215 | $68,198 | 15 | $70,755 | $21,681 | $85,209 |
| 2022 | $1,307,029 | $39,322 | $97,608 | $82,750 | 14 | $84,912 | $32,039 | $83,937 |
| 2021 | $1,365,315 | $354,984 | $76,880 | $66,100 | 10 | $68,577 | $227,575 | $82,421 |
| 2020 | $1,087,211 | $124,602 | $70,624 | $61,167 | 13 | — | $32,874 | $47,733 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Peggy and Brian Sassi reported a distributable amount of $119K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose own missions address international and cultural affairs, disaster relief, veterans’ well-being, food access, arts and education, and cancer research and patient support. For example, Global Santa Fe describes its mission as promoting understanding of international issues and cultural affairs; ShelterBox USA says it delivers humanitarian relief to people made homeless by disasters; and Wounded Warrior Project describes its work as supporting the well-being of post-9/11 veterans, service members, and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 18 grants totaling $110,776. Grants ranged from $500 to $31,000, with a median grant of $2,250. Its largest grants were $31,000 to Farmer to Farmer, $20,000 to the Washington Office on Latin America, $13,300 to NW Hope & Healing, $12,500 to Kakenya’s Dream, and $11,000 to Global Santa Fe. The stated purpose for these grants was public support of each organization’s mission.
Other 2025 grants included $4,000 to International Generosity Foundation, $2,500 each to Fire Aid LA, International Folk Art Market, and Wounded Warrior Project, $2,000 each to Project Street Vet and ShelterBox USA, and $1,500 to K-9s for Warriors.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Brian Sassi as president and co-CEO, Peggy Sassi as treasurer and co-CEO, and Larry Rehhaut as secretary.
Peggy and Brian Sassi is led by Brian Sassi, President & Co-Ceo since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brian Sassi
President & Co-Ceo
Co-Ceo → President & Co-Ceo, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peggy Sassi
Treasurer & Co-Ceo
Co-Ceo → Treasurer & Co-Ceo, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry Rehhaut
Secretary
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Peggy and Brian Sassi
How much does Peggy and Brian Sassi give each year?
Peggy and Brian Sassi gave $111K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $85K across 13 grants.
What is Peggy and Brian Sassi's typical grant size?
Peggy and Brian Sassi's median grant in 2025 was $2,250, and its average grant was $6,154, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Peggy and Brian Sassi that year got $4K on average.
Where does Peggy and Brian Sassi give grants?
Peggy and Brian Sassi's top state is New York, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (18%) and New Mexico (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Fe, NM (4 grants) and Seattle, WA (2 grants).
Does Peggy and Brian Sassi give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Peggy and Brian Sassi's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Public Support of Organization Mission" (18 grants).
Who are Peggy and Brian Sassi's largest grantees?
Peggy and Brian Sassi's largest 2025 grantees include Farmer to Farmer ($31,000), Washington Office on Latin America (Wola) ($20,000) and NW Hope & Healing ($13,300), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Peggy and Brian Sassi?
Peggy and Brian Sassi reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $114K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $119K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Peggy and Brian Sassi fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose own missions address international and cultural affairs, disaster relief, veterans’ well-being, food access, arts and education, and cancer research and patient support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Peggy and Brian Sassi?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Peggy and Brian Sassi's EIN?
Peggy and Brian Sassi's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1431230. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Peggy and Brian Sassi accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 18, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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