Sapolu Destined Academy Foundation
Empowering underserved students through elite athletics and world-class academics. We remove financial barriers with scholarships and mentorship, fostering the leadership, discipline, and character students need to maintain high standards and become champions in life.
Sapolu Destined Academy Foundation at a glance
In short: Sapolu Destined Academy Foundation gave $999K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $999K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $999,400
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $999,400
- Median grant
- $999,400
- Total assets
- $74,844
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Sapolu Destined Academy Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sapoulu Destined Academy ($999K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $999K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sapoulu Destined Academy Anaheim, CA | Indiv Tuition Assitance Paid to School | $999,400 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $74,844 | $1,009,290 | $1,018,519 | $999,400 | 1 |
About Sapolu Destined Academy Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Sapolu Destined Academy Foundation is a public charity, based in Anaheim, CA. IRS filing data is available for 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $75K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $999K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sapolu Destined Academy Foundation is led by Manase J. Sapolu, Chief Executive Officer on the 2025 filing; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Manase J. Sapolu
Chief Executive Officer
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carlton D. Long
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa K. Sapolu
Chief Financial Officer
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tiffany Tran
Foundation & Development Manager
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2025. "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 Sapolu Destined Academy Foundation
How much does Sapolu Destined Academy Foundation give each year?
Sapolu Destined Academy Foundation gave $999K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Sapolu Destined Academy Foundation?
Sapolu Destined Academy Foundation reported $75K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.0M.
Where does Sapolu Destined Academy Foundation operate?
Sapolu Destined Academy Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is Sapolu Destined Academy Foundation's EIN?
Sapolu Destined Academy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-2841979. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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