S B Foundation
S B Foundation is a private foundation based in Lamy, New Mexico. In 2024, it gave grants to organizations working in areas including watershed and habitat conservation, survivor support, trails, and environmental education.
S B Foundation at a glance
In short: S B Foundation gave $465K across 43 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), top state New Mexico. 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $465,000
- -15.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 43
- -10.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,814
- -5.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $8,923,110
- -2.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (9 of 43, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New Mexico (30% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to S B Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 11 Camino Del Gallo, Lamy, NM 87540-9690
Phone: (505) 670-3841
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who S B Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rio Grande Return ($40K). Together the top 10 received $160K.
Grant Size Distribution
205 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 205 grants of 205 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, New Mexico recipients received 30% of grant dollars, Alaska recipients 23%, California recipients 11%, Arizona recipients 10%, and Colorado recipients 8%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is S B Foundation open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 43 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 77% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 71% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $180K (2020) to $552K (2023). In 2024 it made 43 grants totaling $465K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Grande Return Santa Fe, NM | To Support Organization | $40,000 |
| Borderlands Restoration Network Patagonia, AZ | To Support Organization | $20,000 |
| Standearth San Francisco, CA | To Support Organization | $15,000 |
| Aware Juneau, AK | To Support Organization | $15,000 |
| Discovery Southeast Juneau, AK | To Support Organization | $15,000 |
| The Glory Hall Juneau, AK | To Support Organization | $15,000 |
| Bold Futures Albuquerque, NM | To Support Organization | $10,000 |
| Communities in Schools Santa Fe Santa Fe, NM | To Support Organization | $10,000 |
| Conservation Voters NM Education Fund Santa Fe, NM | To Support Organization | $10,000 |
| La Familia-Healthcare for the Homeless Santa Fe Santa Fe, NM | To Support Organization | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,923,110 | $442,949 | $628,125 | $465,000 | 43 | $480,134 | $369,958 | $477,037 |
| 2023 | $9,105,017 | $4,682,825 | $615,758 | $551,500 | 48 | $567,332 | $4,646,109 | $397,429 |
| 2022 | $5,054,942 | $511,062 | $507,259 | $504,000 | 50 | $504,227 | $510,825 | $489,595 |
| 2021 | $6,378,981 | $3,192,683 | $278,647 | $272,000 | 36 | $273,521 | $270,687 | $506,045 |
| 2020 | $3,464,945 | $261,030 | $189,761 | $180,000 | 28 | — | $259,608 | $258,981 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, S B Foundation reported a distributable amount of $477K for 2024 — 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 2024 grantees describe a range of work: Rio Grande Return says it works to reclaim the Rio Grande watershed, while Borderlands Restoration Network describes restoring ecosystems and habitat and connecting border communities to the land. AWARE says it provides shelter and supportive services for survivors of domestic or sexual violence. Other grantees describe work on Juneau trails, environmental leadership in Southeast Alaska, wild salmon ecosystems, and climate policy.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 43 grants totaling $465,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $40,000, with a median of $10,000. Notable grants included $40,000 to Rio Grande Return, $20,000 to Borderlands Restoration Network, and $15,000 each to Standearth and AWARE. Other 2024 grants included $10,000 to Trail Mix, Tidelines Institute, Wild Salmon Center, Protect Our Winters, and Solace Sexual Assault Services.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John B Sisk as president, Sarah Sisk Hamilton as secretary, and Thomas D Sisk as treasurer. It lists Alan Hamilton, Wendy Jill Palen, and Mary Pat Schilly as directors.
S B Foundation is led by John B. Sisk, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John B. Sisk
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Alan Hamilton
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mary Pat Schilly
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Wendy Jill Palen
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sarah Sisk Hamilton
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Thomas D. Sisk
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
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 B Foundation
How much does S B Foundation give each year?
S B Foundation gave $465K across 43 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $552K across 48 grants.
What is S B Foundation's typical grant size?
S B Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,814, across 43 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from S B Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does S B Foundation give grants?
S B Foundation's top state is New Mexico, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Alaska (23%) and California (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Fe, NM (8 grants), Juneau, AK (7 grants), Albuquerque, NM (3 grants) and San Francisco, CA (2 grants).
Does S B Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 43 grants with a stated purpose on S B Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Organization" (43 grants).
Who are S B Foundation's largest grantees?
S B Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Rio Grande Return ($40,000), Borderlands Restoration Network ($20,000) and Standearth ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 16% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is S B Foundation?
S B Foundation reported $8.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $480K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $477K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does S B Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees describe a range of work: Rio Grande Return says it works to reclaim the Rio Grande watershed, while Borderlands Restoration Network describes restoring ecosystems and habitat and connecting border communities to the land. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from S B Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is S B Foundation's EIN?
S B Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2857008. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does S B Foundation 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). S B Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/s-b-foundation-morg_7d5d9430aa534c12af8e93b3d7c1f480
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