Saba Foundation Inc
Saba Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in San Rafael, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $34.9M in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 8 grants totaling $236K. Net investment income was $601K.
Saba Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Saba Foundation Inc gave $236K across 8 grants in 2023 (avg $29K), mostly in California. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $235,885
- +12.3% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 8
- +33.3% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $29,486
- -15.8% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $34,940,353
- +396.3% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Saba Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Mark West Area Community Fund ($76K). Together the top 8 received $236K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 14 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Saba Foundation Inc gives
- In 2023 it paid out 26% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2022 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $210K (2022) to $236K (2023). In 2023 it made 8 grants totaling $236K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mark West Area Community Fund Santa Rosa, CA | To acquire a one-acre parcel to build a new community park with a playground and $3,380 to cover operating expenses | $75,885 |
| Forget Me Not Farm Children's Services Santa Rosa, CA | To support of the therapeutic farm serving at-risk children | $40,000 |
| Giant Steps Therapeutic Equestrian Center Petaluma, CA | To provide scholarships for weekly lessons to children who qualify | $20,000 |
| LIME Foundation Santa Rosa, CA | To teach introductory construction trade skills to at-risk youth and young adults | $20,000 |
| Sonoma Equine Rescue Rehab & Adoption Petaluma, CA | To provide veterinary care to horses in need of adoption. | $20,000 |
| Children's Museum of Sonoma County Santa Rosa, CA | To support Sensory Friendly Afternoons to accommodate neurodivergent children and children with intellectual or developmental disabilities | $20,000 |
| Dogwood Animal Rescue Project Santa Rosa, CA | To support the spay and neuter program as a means to address animal neglect and suffering | $20,000 |
| Miracle League of North Bay Petaluma, CA | To carry out needed repairs and to install communication boards in both dugouts | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $34,940,353 | $24,600,805 | $1,350,196 | $235,885 | 8 | $296,643 | $600,914 | $1,123,166 |
| 2022 | $7,039,910 | $5,130,902 | $313,550 | $210,000 | 6 | $286,440 | $123,792 | $299,319 |
| 2021 | $2,222,558 | — | — | — | — | — | — | $109,461 |
| 2020 | $2,222,558 | $2,250,000 | $27,442 | — | — | — | — | $87,141 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Saba Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Saba Foundation Inc is led by Lewis Warren, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Lewis Warren
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dale Dockins
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jaimee Modica
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 Foundation Inc
How much does Saba Foundation Inc give each year?
Saba Foundation Inc gave $236K across 8 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $210K across 6 grants.
What is Saba Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Saba Foundation Inc's median grant in 2023 was $20,000, and its average grant was $29,486, across 8 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Saba Foundation Inc give grants?
Saba Foundation Inc gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Rosa, CA (5 grants) and Petaluma, CA (3 grants).
Does Saba Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 13% of Saba Foundation Inc's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Saba Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Saba Foundation Inc's largest 2023 grantees include Mark West Area Community Fund ($75,885), Forget Me Not Farm Children's Services ($40,000) and Giant Steps Therapeutic Equestrian Center ($20,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is Saba Foundation Inc?
Saba Foundation Inc reported $34.9M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $297K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (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 is Saba Foundation Inc's EIN?
Saba Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4868852. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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