S & R Foundation
S & R Foundation is a private foundation based in Washington, DC. Its 2024 filing describes direct charitable activity through social impact programs to develop young artists and musicians; that year it reported 54 grants totaling $5,017,198.
S & R Foundation at a glance
In short: S & R Foundation gave $5.0M across 54 grants in 2024 (avg $93K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,017,198
- +134.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 54
- -5.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $92,911
- +147.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $120,329,486
- +26.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to S & R Foundation
- Review Cycle
- Varies each year, typically in the spring.
- Deadline
- Varies each year, typically in the spring.
- Contact
Application contact: Dr Sachiko Kuno
Mailing address: 1623 28Th Street Nw, Washington, DC 20007
Phone: (202) 298-6007
Email: k.goodall@sandr.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who S & R Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington ($1.4M). Together the top 10 received $4.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
212 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 173 grants of 212 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, DC. Recipients in Michigan and Maryland each received 2% and 1%, respectively; recipients in New York and Connecticut each received 1% and 0%, respectively.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 54 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How S & R Foundation gives
- 74% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $278K (2020) to $5.9M (2022). In 2024 it made 54 grants totaling $5.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington Washington, DC | To fund charitable activities. | $1,355,698 |
| Ryuji Ueno Foundation Inc Washington, DC | To fund charitable activities. | $1,050,000 |
| Halcyon House Washington, DC | To fund charitable activities. | $1,025,000 |
| Smithsonian Institution Washington, DC | To fund charitable activities. | $200,000 |
| The Henry L Stimson Center Washington, DC | To fund charitable activities. | $150,000 |
| Center for American Progress Washington, DC | To fund charitable activities. | $100,000 |
| University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | To fund charitable activities. | $100,000 |
| Denyce Graves Foundation Washington, DC | To fund charitable activities. | $75,000 |
| Washington National Opera Washington, DC | To fund charitable activities. | $75,000 |
| 100 Reporters Washington, DC | To fund charitable activities. | $50,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $120,329,486 | $41,360,720 | $8,283,511 | $5,017,198 | 54 | $5,808,227 | $3,957,251 |
| 2023 | $95,485,486 | $799,251 | $4,726,779 | $2,137,296 | 57 | $3,204,429 | $1,667,105 |
| 2022 | $93,262,337 | $1,721,199 | $7,665,472 | $5,886,701 | 47 | $6,838,314 | $2,025,794 |
| 2021 | $45,284,119 | $1,484,394 | $599,046 | — | — | $162,187 | $1,391,935 |
| 2020 | $43,610,139 | $694,930 | $1,115,543 | $278,119 | 54 | — | $599,121 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity is social impact programming to develop young artists and musicians. Its 2024 grantees included organizations whose own missions span several areas. Halcyon House says it supports innovators and creators; the Smithsonian Institution describes its mission as preserving heritage, discovering knowledge, and sharing resources; and the Henry L. Stimson Center says it works on international security, shared prosperity, and justice. Other grantees include Martha’s Table, which says it supports children, families, and communities through education, food, and family supports, and Stable, which says it strengthens Washington, DC’s contemporary visual arts community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 54 grants totaling $5,017,198. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $1,355,698, with a median of $20,000. The largest awards included $1,355,698 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington, $1,050,000 to Ryuji Ueno Foundation Inc, and $1,025,000 to Halcyon House. Other notable grants were $200,000 to the Smithsonian Institution, $150,000 to the Henry L. Stimson Center, and $100,000 each to the Center for American Progress and the University of Michigan. The stated purpose for these grants was to fund charitable activities.
The foundation’s filing says its giving is not restricted to preselected organizations. Applications must be submitted in writing and include the entrant’s biography, a 250–500-word picture essay explaining how the awardee would advance the foundation’s mission, a sample photograph or recording of the entrant’s work, and two references from recognized authorities or professionals in the entrant’s discipline. Entrants must be at least 18, not enrolled in or finishing work in a degree-granting program, and must not have received an advanced level of recognition for their work. The filing lists Dr. Sachiko Kuno as the contact.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sachiko Kuno as president, Marianne F. Chaconas as vice president, and Douglas W. Charnas as secretary/treasurer.
S & R Foundation is led by Sachiko Kuno, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sachiko Kuno
President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Douglas W Charnas
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marianne F Chaconas
Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 S & R Foundation
How much does S & R Foundation give each year?
S & R Foundation gave $5.0M across 54 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.1M across 57 grants.
What is S & R Foundation's typical grant size?
S & R Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $92,911, across 54 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does S & R Foundation give grants?
S & R Foundation gives mostly in District of Columbia: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (42 grants) and New York, NY (4 grants).
Does S & R Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 54 grants with a stated purpose on S & R Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To fund charitable activities." (54 grants).
Who are S & R Foundation's largest grantees?
S & R Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington ($1,355,698), Ryuji Ueno Foundation Inc ($1,050,000) and Halcyon House ($1,025,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is S & R Foundation?
S & R Foundation reported $120.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $41.4M.
What does S & R Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity is social impact programming to develop young artists and musicians. Its 2024 grantees included organizations whose own missions span several areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from S & R Foundation?
S & R Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is S & R Foundation's EIN?
S & R Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2284478. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). S & R Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/s-and-r-foundation-morg_a9547b1f98ef4f5a8c02e53ed93ff94d
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