Sangham Foundation is a private independent foundation based in Santa Barbara, California. Established in 2003 and granted tax-exempt status in September 2004, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) philanthropic organization with a focus on environmental protection and child welfare.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.8M
+5.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$300K
+48.1% YoY
Grant Count
54
+54.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
-4.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to provide giving for non-profit organizations committed to protecting water resources, improving water quality, and improving the lives of children.
Primary funding focus areas include:
- Water resources and water quality protection
- Environmental education and science education
- Renewable energy
- Community and school gardens
- Beekeeping initiatives
- Children and youth services
- Human services
- Natural resources and biodiversity
Grantmaking
The foundation made 43 additional grants totaling $279,500 in 2024.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation provides funding across multiple states including Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, and Virginia. It also funds organizations in major metropolitan areas including Los Angeles, New York, and Washington, D.C.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2024):
- Total assets: $6,837,976
- Total revenue: $459,829
- Total expenses: $336,027
Historical Assets (2023):
- Total assets: $6.5 million
- Total liabilities: $0
Historical Activity (2023):
- Revenue: $168,000
- Expenses: $241,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,837,976 | $6,500,816 | $5,781,344 |
| Revenue | $459,829 | $168,282 | $61,379 |
| Expenses | $336,027 | $241,150 | $413,569 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $303,582 | $205,521 | $366,514 |
| Net Investment Income | $427,908 | $233,009 | $91,230 |
| Distributable Amount | $330,796 | $300,779 | $312,255 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
231 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Margaret Hecht – President (volunteer)
- Christiane Santoro – Vice President (volunteer)
- Jenna Perez – Secretary/Treasurer (volunteer)
The foundation operates with zero paid employees, relying entirely on volunteer leadership.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTIANE SANTORO | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| MARGARET HECHT | PRESIDENT | 0.5 | — |
| JENNA PEREZ | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1 | — |
Contact Information
- Address: 1114 State Street, Suite 310, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2739
- Phone: 805-845-0253
- Website: www.sanghamfoundation.com
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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