Saba Charitable Foundation
Saba Charitable Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Beverly Hills, CA. IRS filing data is available for 2020. As of 2020, the organization holds $40K in total assets. In 2020, it awarded 6 grants totaling $61K.
Saba Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Saba Charitable Foundation gave $61K across 6 grants in 2020 (avg $10K), top state New York. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $60,894
- Grants made (2020)
- 6
- Average grant
- $10,149
- Median grant
- $8,573
- Total assets
- $40,029
- Primary geography
- New York (41% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Saba Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Columbia University ($25K). Together the top 6 received $61K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 6 grants totaling $61K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia University New York, NY | Refugee Services | $25,000 |
| Nyah a Smothers Las Vegas, NV | Scholarship | $10,749 |
| Mother Teresa Foundation | Scholarships | $10,483 |
| Aegis Senior Center Las Vegas, NV | Donation to Arts Programs | $6,662 |
| Labor Community Services Los Angeles, CA | Emergency Aid | $4,000 |
| Andy Vargas Foundation Sherman Oaks, CA | Youth Emplowerment | $4,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $40,029 | $97,300 | $68,256 | $60,894 | 6 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Saba Charitable Foundation is led by Elvia Barboa, President on the 2020 filing; none of the 4 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Elvia Barboa
President
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Malini Saba
Chairwoman
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jan Blackhurst
Board Member
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jenny Jaque Tomlin
Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Saba Charitable Foundation
How much does Saba Charitable Foundation give each year?
Saba Charitable Foundation gave $61K across 6 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing.
What is Saba Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Saba Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $8,573, and its average grant was $10,149, across 6 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing.
Where does Saba Charitable Foundation give grants?
Saba Charitable Foundation's top state is New York, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing. The next largest states were Nevada (29%) and California (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Las Vegas, NV (2 grants).
Does Saba Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Saba Charitable Foundation's 2020 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support.
Who are Saba Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Saba Charitable Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Columbia University ($25,000), Nyah a Smothers ($10,749) and Mother Teresa Foundation ($10,483), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How large is Saba Charitable Foundation?
Saba Charitable Foundation reported $40K in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $97K.
What is Saba Charitable Foundation?
Saba Charitable Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Beverly Hills, CA. It holds $40K in total assets as of 2020.
What is Saba Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Saba Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4611764. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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