Sachnoff Family-Charitable Fdn
Sachnoff Family-Charitable Fdn is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In 2025, it made 53 grants totaling $110,150 to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Sachnoff Family-Charitable Fdn at a glance
In short: Sachnoff Family-Charitable Fdn gave $110K across 53 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 2% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $110,150
- +8.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 53
- -1.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,078
- +11.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $800
- Total assets
- $255,481
- -23.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 2% first-time grantees (1 of 53, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (73% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Sachnoff Family-Charitable Fdn
- 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: PO Box 185, Pittsburgh, PA 15230-0185
Phone: (412) 236-5988
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sachnoff Family-Charitable Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Federation of Greater PGH ($30K). Together the top 10 received $78K.
Grant Size Distribution
266 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 266 grants of 266 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went primarily to Pennsylvania recipients (73%). Other recipient-state shares were Illinois (10%), District of Columbia (6%), New York (4%), and New Jersey (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 53 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Sachnoff Family-Charitable Fdn open to new grantees?
2%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 53 grantees (2%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $775 repeat.
- 98% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 60% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 451% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $58K (2020) to $110K (2025). In 2025 it made 53 grants totaling $110K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Greater PGH Pittsburgh, PA | General Operating | $30,000 |
| United Way of Allegheny County Pittsburgh, PA | General Operating | $9,000 |
| Recovery International Oakbrook, IL | General Operating | $8,000 |
| Carnegie Institute Pittsburgh, PA | General Operating | $6,500 |
| The Salvation Army Carnegie, PA | General Operating | $5,500 |
| Wqed Leadership Circle Pittsburgh, PA | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank Duquesne, PA | General Operating | $4,500 |
| American Red Cross Pittsburgh, PA | General Operating | $4,000 |
| St Margaret Foundation Pittsburgh, PA | General Operating | $2,750 |
| Feeding America Chicago, IL | General Operating | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $255,481 | $28,702 | $115,190 | $110,150 | 53 | $112,085 | $25,740 | $24,848 |
| 2024 | $332,156 | $21,578 | $106,452 | $101,150 | 54 | $103,211 | $18,320 | $18,836 |
| 2023 | $416,007 | $29,762 | $80,594 | $73,950 | 52 | $76,062 | $26,307 | $21,036 |
| 2022 | $467,020 | $57,199 | $74,600 | $68,850 | 53 | $70,756 | $54,014 | $26,899 |
| 2021 | $484,429 | $33,762 | $67,962 | $63,000 | 54 | — | $30,682 | $27,084 |
| 2020 | $518,629 | $22,558 | $63,514 | $58,250 | 53 | — | $19,308 | $27,511 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sachnoff Family-Charitable Fdn reported a distributable amount of $25K for 2025 — 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 2025 grantees included organizations with varied missions. Recovery International describes its work as making a self-help method available to reduce suffering and improve mental health through group, telephone, and online meetings. Carnegie Institute says it works to preserve and expand art and science as agents of personal growth and social advancement. Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank describes its mission as achieving lasting solutions to hunger and its root causes.
Other grantees describe work supporting the health and wellness of communities served by UPMC St. Margaret (St. Margaret Foundation), equitable access to nutritious food (Feeding America), and efforts to combat antisemitism and other forms of hate (Anti-Defamation League). Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy says it enhances and stewards Pittsburgh’s parks in partnership with the community; Homeless Children’s Education Fund describes work advancing the education of children and youth experiencing homelessness in Allegheny County.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 53 grants totaling $110,150. Awards ranged from $200 to $30,000, with a median grant of $800. The largest grants included $30,000 to Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh and $9,000 to United Way of Allegheny County, both for general operating support. Other large awards included $8,000 to Recovery International, $6,500 to Carnegie Institute, $5,500 to The Salvation Army, and $5,000 to WQED Leadership Circle; each was listed for general operating support.
Additional 2025 grants included $4,500 to Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, $4,000 to American Red Cross, $2,750 to St. Margaret Foundation, $2,500 to Feeding America, and $2,000 each to Imagine a Center for Coping with Loss and Anti-Defamation League. These grants were also listed for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Bruce Sachnoff, Brian Anderson, and BNY Mellon N A as co-trustees.
Sachnoff Family-Charitable Fdn's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
BNY Mellon N A
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2025)
Brian Anderson
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Sachnoff
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $5K, to BNY Mellon N a (Co-Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Sachnoff Family-Charitable Fdn
How much does Sachnoff Family-Charitable Fdn give each year?
Sachnoff Family-Charitable Fdn gave $110K across 53 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $101K across 54 grants.
What is Sachnoff Family-Charitable Fdn's typical grant size?
Sachnoff Family-Charitable Fdn's median grant in 2025 was $800, and its average grant was $2,078, across 53 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Sachnoff Family-Charitable Fdn that year got $4K on average.
Where does Sachnoff Family-Charitable Fdn give grants?
Sachnoff Family-Charitable Fdn gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (10%) and District of Columbia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (24 grants), Washington DC, DC (7 grants), New York, NY (5 grants) and Atlanta, GA (2 grants).
Does Sachnoff Family-Charitable Fdn give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Sachnoff Family-Charitable Fdn's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (53 of 53) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Sachnoff Family-Charitable Fdn's largest grantees?
Sachnoff Family-Charitable Fdn's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish Federation of Greater PGH ($30,000), United Way of Allegheny County ($9,000) and Recovery International ($8,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Sachnoff Family-Charitable Fdn?
Sachnoff Family-Charitable Fdn reported $255K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $112K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $25K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Sachnoff Family-Charitable Fdn fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees included organizations with varied missions. Recovery International describes its work as making a self-help method available to reduce suffering and improve mental health through group, telephone, and online meetings. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sachnoff Family-Charitable Fdn?
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 Sachnoff Family-Charitable Fdn's EIN?
Sachnoff Family-Charitable Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6346205. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Sachnoff Family-Charitable Fdn 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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