Sacharuna Foundation
SachaRuna Foundation is a private foundation based in Danvers, Massachusetts. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including conservation, wildlife and endangered species, environmental protection, education, and land and community issues.
Sacharuna Foundation at a glance
In short: Sacharuna Foundation gave $777K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $31K), top state District of Columbia. 32% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $776,632
- +115.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $31,065
- +72.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $9,403,497
- -4.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (8 of 25, 2024)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (22% 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 Sacharuna Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 222 Rosewood Drive 530, Danvers, MA 01923
Phone: (617) 523-1031
Website: https://sacharuna.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sacharuna Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Johns Hopkins University ($140K). Together the top 10 received $544K.
Grant Size Distribution
106 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 98 grants of 106 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in the District of Columbia (22%), Virginia (21%), Maryland (18%), Vermont (9%), and Colorado (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Sacharuna Foundation open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 25 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $36K; repeat grants $29K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 52% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 72% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 187% 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 $360K (2023) to $777K (2024). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $777K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | Exempt Purpose | $140,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund Washington, DC | Exempt Purpose | $113,000 |
| Piedmont Environmental Council Warrenton, VA | Exempt Purpose | $67,500 |
| The Putney School Putney, VT | Exempt Purpose | $50,000 |
| Yew Mountain Center Hilsboro, WV | Exempt Purpose | $43,000 |
| Endangered Species Coalition Washington, DC | Exempt Purpose | $30,000 |
| Appalachian Mountain Advocates Charlottesville, VA | Exempt Purpose | $25,000 |
| Chama Peak Landowners Alliance Durango, CO | Exempt Purpose | $25,000 |
| Children of Tibet Trust Foundation Bentonville, VA | Exempt Purpose | $25,000 |
| Earthworks Washington, DC | Exempt Purpose | $25,000 |
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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 | $9,403,497 | $576,338 | $1,056,728 | $776,632 | 25 | $923,622 | $532,839 | $494,109 |
| 2023 | $9,853,670 | $4,212,247 | $666,183 | $359,700 | 20 | $511,283 | $2,574,714 | $406,990 |
| 2022 | $7,781,827 | $492,178 | $711,777 | $447,861 | 19 | $585,778 | $429,123 | $428,683 |
| 2021 | $7,985,605 | $998,829 | $646,046 | $452,000 | 21 | $588,456 | $965,489 | $504,982 |
| 2020 | $7,516,854 | $439,417 | $958,088 | $625,741 | 21 | — | $304,754 | $470,444 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sacharuna Foundation reported a distributable amount of $494K 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 in the available information. Its grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, the World Wildlife Fund describes its mission as conserving nature and reducing the most pressing threats to the diversity of life on Earth. The Endangered Species Coalition says it works to protect endangered species and habitat, including through public education and grassroots mobilization. Earthworks says it works to protect communities and the environment from irresponsible mineral and energy development while seeking sustainable solutions. Yew Mountain Center describes its programs as exploring Appalachian ecology, culture, and the arts while promoting personal and community wellness.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 25 grants totaling $776,632. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $140,000, with a median of $25,000. Its largest grants included $140,000 to Johns Hopkins University, $113,000 to World Wildlife Fund, $67,500 to Piedmont Environmental Council, $50,000 to The Putney School, and $43,000 to Yew Mountain Center. The filing lists each grant’s purpose as “exempt purpose.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lavinia Currier as trustee and Todd A Klibansky as treasurer.
Sacharuna Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lavinia Currier
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd A. Klibansky
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 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 Sacharuna Foundation
How much does Sacharuna Foundation give each year?
Sacharuna Foundation gave $777K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $360K across 20 grants.
What is Sacharuna Foundation's typical grant size?
Sacharuna Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $31,065, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Sacharuna Foundation that year got $36K on average.
Where does Sacharuna Foundation give grants?
Sacharuna Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 22% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (21%) and Maryland (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants), Durango, CO (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Who are Sacharuna Foundation's largest grantees?
Sacharuna Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Johns Hopkins University ($140,000), World Wildlife Fund ($113,000) and Piedmont Environmental Council ($67,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sacharuna Foundation?
Sacharuna Foundation reported $9.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $924K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $494K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Sacharuna Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided in the available information. Its grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, the World Wildlife Fund describes its mission as conserving nature and reducing the most pressing threats to the diversity of life on Earth. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sacharuna Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Sacharuna Foundation's EIN?
Sacharuna Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3264132. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Sacharuna 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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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). Sacharuna Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 31, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/sacharuna-foundation-morg_e48f293dc46c4547a34a2f5cc0bdce8d
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