Sanghata Foundation
Sanghata Foundation is a public charity focused on religion, based in White Salmon, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $160K in total assets.
Sanghata Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $159,867
- -74.2% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $86,027
- -11.9% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $544,752
- +962.4% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Sanghata Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sanghapala Foundation Redwood Valley, CA | This grant was earmarked for tools and other equipment to be used at Abhayagiri Monastery, the parent monastery of the Pacific Hermitage. | $5,550 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $159,867 | $86,027 | $544,752 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $618,589 | $97,607 | $51,276 | $5,550 | 1 | $5,581 |
| 2022 | $572,219 | $116,803 | $99,188 | — | — | $1,864 |
| 2021 | $543,121 | $268,224 | $27,782 | — | — | $120 |
| 2020 | $294,228 | $72,987 | $40,778 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $262,019 | $69,790 | $72,475 | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sanghata Foundation is led by Scott Benge, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Scott Benge
President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Swanson
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Harrington
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Jolliffe
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Anna Seibenborn (2019) — Vice President
- Former: Dave Forslund (2019) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Sanghata Foundation
How large is Sanghata Foundation?
Sanghata Foundation reported $160K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-EZ. Its revenue that year was $86K.
What is Sanghata Foundation?
Sanghata Foundation is a public charity focused on religion, based in White Salmon, WA. It holds $160K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Sanghata Foundation operate?
Sanghata Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is Sanghata Foundation's EIN?
Sanghata Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2787286. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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