R Sakai Foundation
R Sakai Foundation is a private foundation, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $30K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $35K.
R Sakai Foundation at a glance
In short: R Sakai Foundation gave $35K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $35,000
- -22.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,000
- -33.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $29,673
- -54.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (43% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who R Sakai Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was ACLU of Southern California ($5K). Together the top 7 received $35K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How R Sakai Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2024) to $45K (2023). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ACLU of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | To help support and develop the activism and leadership of impacted communities. | $5,000 |
| Amnesty International New York, NY | To Protect Human Rights Around the World. | $5,000 |
| Covenant House Los Angeles, CA | The purpose of this contribution is to support covenant house in its mission to provide shelter, safety, and support for youth experiencing homelessness and survivors of trafficking. | $5,000 |
| Smithsonian American Art Washington, DC | To support the smithsonian American art museum's mission to celebrate the diversity and creativity of American artists, preserve national cultural heritage, and make art accessible to all. | $5,000 |
| Topaz Museum Delta, UT | The purpose of this contribution is to support the topaz museum in preserving and sharing the history of japanese American incarceration during world war ii. This donation will aid in educational programs, exhibits, historical preservation, and outreach efforts that honor the experiences of those unjustly imprisoned at the topaz war relocation center. | $5,000 |
| UCLA Los Angeles, CA | Research | $5,000 |
| UNICEF New York, NY | To Help Children | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $29,673 | — | $35,050 | $35,000 | 7 | $35,000 | $3,116 |
| 2023 | $64,723 | $60,000 | $45,277 | $45,227 | 6 | $45,227 | $2,491 |
| 2022 | $50,000 | $50,000 | — | — | — | — | $103 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, R Sakai Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
R Sakai Foundation is led by Richard Sakai, Director & President on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard Sakai
Director & President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Reilly Sakai
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Timothy Sakai
Secretary
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 R Sakai Foundation
How much does R Sakai Foundation give each year?
R Sakai Foundation gave $35K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $45K across 6 grants.
What is R Sakai Foundation's typical grant size?
R Sakai Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,000, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does R Sakai Foundation give grants?
R Sakai Foundation's top state is California, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (29%) and District of Columbia (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does R Sakai Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on R Sakai Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are R Sakai Foundation's largest grantees?
R Sakai Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include ACLU of Southern California ($5,000), Amnesty International ($5,000) and Covenant House ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is R Sakai Foundation?
R Sakai Foundation reported $30K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $35K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is R Sakai Foundation's EIN?
R Sakai Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3096755. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
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 2022–2024
Live grants for the work R Sakai 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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