Sana Foundation
Sana Foundation is a private foundation, based in Santa Clara, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $646K. Net investment income was $13K.
Sana Foundation at a glance
In short: Sana Foundation gave $646K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $129K), top state Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $645,899
- -36.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $129,180
- -10.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $1,702,211
- -13.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (45% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Sana Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pure Hands ($173K). Together the top 4 received $358K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($288,220), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 6 grants of 12 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $646K (2024) to $1.0M (2023). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $646K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $288,220 |
| Pure Hands Plano, TX | Social Welfare Projects | $172,679 |
| Amoud Foundation Irving, TX | Social Welfare Projects | $100,000 |
| Rahima Foundation San Jose, CA | Social Welfare Projects | $50,000 |
| Iqra Foundation Santa Clara, CA | Social Welfare Projects | $35,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,702,211 | $374,749 | $648,249 | $645,899 | 5 | $645,899 | $13,411 |
| 2023 | $1,975,711 | $2,190,542 | $1,018,300 | $1,015,000 | 7 | $1,015,000 | $10,652 |
| 2022 | $803,469 | $666,492 | $540,057 | — | — | $538,000 | — |
| 2021 | $677,034 | $727,121 | $356,997 | — | — | $356,997 | — |
| 2020 | $306,910 | $350,003 | $43,093 | — | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sana Foundation is led by Ihab Badr, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ihab Badr
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ahmad Badr
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ragda Jabi
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 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 Sana Foundation
How much does Sana Foundation give each year?
Sana Foundation gave $646K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.0M across 7 grants.
What is Sana Foundation's typical grant size?
Sana Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $129,180, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sana Foundation give grants?
Sana Foundation's top state is Michigan, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (42%) and California (13%).
Does Sana Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Sana Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Social Welfare Projects" (5 grants).
Who are Sana Foundation's largest grantees?
Sana Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Pure Hands ($172,679), Amoud Foundation ($100,000) and Rahima Foundation ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($288,220), which are not listed by name. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sana Foundation?
Sana Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $375K.
What is Sana Foundation's EIN?
Sana Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3963769. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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