Sacramento Association of Realtors
The Sacramento Association of REALTORS filing under EIN 94-6129111 is a private foundation based in Sacramento, California. Its 2024 filing reports educational scholarships for high-school- and college-age students, with grants supporting Sacramento County students pursuing real estate, business, and other fields of study.
Sacramento Association of Realtors at a glance
In short: Sacramento Association of Realtors gave $54K across 39 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $54,000
- +10.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 39
- +2.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,385
- +7.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $279,439
- -0.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Sacramento Association of Realtors
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The 2024 filing states that the foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. It also directs applicants to the scholarship application on the Association’s website. The filing says award restrictions are described in that application.
- Review Cycle
- The board of trustees determines deadlines, which change yearly.
- Deadline
- The board of trustees determines deadlines, which change yearly.
- Contact
Application contact: Sar Scholarship Foundation Trust
Mailing address: 2003 Howe Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95825
Phone: (916) 922-7711
Website: https://sacrealtor.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sacramento Association of Realtors funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Christian Palamidessi ($2K).
Organizations only. It also paid 38 grants to individuals ($52,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
201 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 201 grants of 201 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to California recipients. The listed scholarship purposes specify support for Sacramento County college students.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Sacramento Association of Realtors gives
- Giving grew 67% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 391% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2021) to $54K (2024). In 2024 it made 39 grants totaling $54K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 38 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $52,500 |
| Christian Palamidessi West Sacramento, CA | To support Sacramento county college students pursuing real estate, business and other fields of study | $1,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $279,439 | $73,511 | $74,276 | $54,000 | 39 | $55,641 | $9,496 | $14,231 |
| 2023 | $280,204 | $89,537 | $70,826 | $49,000 | 38 | $50,007 | $4,945 | $13,581 |
| 2022 | $261,493 | $86,941 | $65,901 | $46,500 | 43 | $46,500 | $5,288 | $12,826 |
| 2021 | $240,453 | $56,230 | $40,227 | $32,250 | 24 | $32,250 | $1,133 | $11,789 |
| 2020 | $223,783 | $65,829 | $53,176 | $48,650 | 57 | — | $2,539 | $11,174 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sacramento Association of Realtors reported a distributable amount of $14K 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
The 2024 filing describes the foundation’s direct charitable activity as providing educational scholarships to high-school- and college-age students. Its listed 2024 grant purposes support Sacramento County college students pursuing real estate, business, and other fields of study.
The separate Charitable Foundation states a mission of bringing Sacramento real estate professionals together to strengthen the community through contributions, partnerships, and participation with nonprofits addressing critical housing and the needs of under-resourced people in the greater Sacramento area. Its stated priorities include shelter, assistance to underserved and low-income communities and at-risk youth, and livable, sustainable communities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 39 grants totaling $54,000. Individual awards ranged from $750 to $2,500, with a median of $1,500. All reported grant dollars went to recipients in California. The largest listed awards were $2,500 each to Bhavya Mammani of Folsom and an individual recipient. Six additional listed awards were $2,000 each, and four were $1,500 each; the stated purpose for these grants was to support Sacramento County college students pursuing real estate, business, and other fields of study.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lewis Kim White as chair and Courtney Edwards, Peggy Adams, Nick LaPlaca, and Kirk O’Neill as trustees.
Sacramento Association of Realtors is led by Lewis Kim White, Chair on the 2024 filing; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lewis Kim White
Chair
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kirk O'Neill
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nick Laplaca
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peggy Adams
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Courtney Edwards
Trustee
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Judy Schoer (2020–2023) — Chair
- Former: Perry Georgallis (2020–2022) — Trustee
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 Sacramento Association of Realtors
How much does Sacramento Association of Realtors give each year?
Sacramento Association of Realtors gave $54K across 39 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $49K across 38 grants.
What is Sacramento Association of Realtors's typical grant size?
Sacramento Association of Realtors's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $1,385, across 39 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sacramento Association of Realtors give grants?
Sacramento Association of Realtors gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Sacramento Association of Realtors give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 39 grants with a stated purpose on Sacramento Association of Realtors's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Sacramento Association of Realtors?
Sacramento Association of Realtors reported $279K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $56K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Sacramento Association of Realtors fund?
The 2024 filing describes the foundation’s direct charitable activity as providing educational scholarships to high-school- and college-age students. Its listed 2024 grant purposes support Sacramento County college students pursuing real estate, business, and other fields of study. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sacramento Association of Realtors?
The 2024 filing states that 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 Sacramento Association of Realtors's EIN?
Sacramento Association of Realtors's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-6129111. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Sacramento Association of Realtors 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.
Data update history
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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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