Sapphire Foundation Inc
Sapphire Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2023 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Texas.
Sapphire Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Sapphire Foundation Inc gave $964K across 80 grants in 2023 (avg $12K), mostly in Texas. 37% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $963,500
- -12.7% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 80
- +1.3% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $12,044
- -13.8% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $5,250
- Total assets
- $29,413,297
- -0.8% vs 2022
- New grantees (estimate)
- 37% first-time grantees (25 of 67, 2023)
- Primary geography
- Texas (86% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Sapphire Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Website: https://sapphire-foundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sapphire Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Dallas Foundation a TX Nonprofit Corporation ($65K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $497K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($3,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
286 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 260 grants of 286 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, Texas recipients received 86% of grant dollars. California received 6%, Oklahoma 3%, Virginia 3%, and Washington, D.C. 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 80 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Sapphire Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
37%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 25 of 67 grantees (37%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 52% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving fell 21% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 118% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $814K (2021) to $1.2M (2020). In 2023 it made 80 grants totaling $964K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Philanthropy Southwest Dallas, TX | PSW Advance Program, general & unrestricted for 2023 | $52,000 |
| Dallas Childrens Advocacy Center Dallas, TX | Art for Advocacy Event fund 2023 | $50,000 |
| Dallas Theater Center Dallas, TX | Emergency Funding Request from the Crisis Team | $50,000 |
| Pegasus Foundation DBA Dallas Institute of Human Dallas, TX | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Trust for Public Land Los Angeles, CA | North Texas Office: Funding of the Five Mile Creek study | $50,000 |
| Visiting Nurse Association of Texas Dallas, TX | Meals on Wheels Research Project | $50,000 |
| Dallas Foundation a TX Nonprofit Corporation Dallas, TX | Friends of Super Duper | $35,000 |
| Taca Inc Dallas, TX | Arts Accelerator 2023-2024 Cohort fund | $30,000 |
| Dallas Social Venture Partners Dallas, TX | DJR Program 2022-2023 | $25,000 |
| Impact City Initiative Dallas, TX | Sustain Initiative | $25,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $29,413,297 | $1,670,052 | $1,894,422 | $963,500 | 80 | $1,833,209 | $1,064,926 | $1,553,231 |
| 2022 | $29,637,667 | $2,279,345 | $1,884,774 | $1,103,500 | 79 | $1,690,881 | $1,597,243 | $1,630,482 |
| 2021 | $29,243,096 | $4,023,204 | $1,564,919 | $814,098 | 62 | $1,704,905 | $3,400,197 | $1,542,790 |
| 2020 | $26,784,811 | $2,599,231 | $1,850,140 | $1,212,898 | 65 | — | $1,796,555 | $1,340,574 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sapphire Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.6M for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for Sapphire Foundation Inc is provided in the available information. Its 2023 grants went to organizations working in areas including philanthropy, arts and culture, child advocacy, services for older adults, community development, and education.
For example, Philanthropy Southwest describes its work as fostering philanthropy and trusted relationships across the Southwest. Dallas Theater Center says it engages and inspires its community through theater, educational programs, and other initiatives. The Visiting Nurse Association of Texas says it helps older adults live with dignity and independence at home through in-home care, food, and companionship.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2023, the foundation awarded 80 grants totaling $963,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $52,000, with a median of $5,250.
Among the largest listed grants were $52,000 to Philanthropy Southwest for its PSW Advance Program; $50,000 each to Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center for its Art for Advocacy event fund, Dallas Theater Center for an emergency funding request, Pegasus Foundation DBA Dallas Institute of Humanities for general and unrestricted support, Trust for Public Land for a Five Mile Creek study, and Visiting Nurse Association of Texas for a Meals on Wheels research project. Other listed grants included $30,000 to TACA for its Arts Accelerator cohort fund and $25,000 to Dallas Social Venture Partners for its DJR Program.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Adriane Crosland, Andy Crosland, Ben Crosland, Sandy Crosland, Kate Juett, Ali Treaster, and Justin Treaster as directors. Andy Crosland is listed as treasurer; Ben Crosland as secretary and executive director; and Kate Juett as chairman of the board.
Sapphire Foundation Inc is led by Ben Crosland, Director, Secretary & Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2023 is compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Ben Crosland
Director, Secretary & Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$120K (2022) → $120K (2023)
Kate Juett
Chairman of the Board & Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adriane Crosland
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justin Treaster
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandy Crosland
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ali Treaster
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andy Crosland
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: AliCE CROSLAND Treaster (2020) — Director
- Former: ANDERSON BURNS Crosland (2020) — Director & Treasurer
- Former: BenJAMIN LUPTON Crosland (2020) — Director & Secretary
- Former: KatHERINE L Juett (2020) — Chairman of the Board & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $120K, to Ben Crosland (Dir, Sec, exec dir).
Frequently asked questions about Sapphire Foundation Inc
How much does Sapphire Foundation Inc give each year?
Sapphire Foundation Inc gave $964K across 80 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $1.1M across 79 grants.
What is Sapphire Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Sapphire Foundation Inc's median grant in 2023 was $5,250, and its average grant was $12,044, across 80 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Sapphire Foundation Inc that year got $6K on average.
Where does Sapphire Foundation Inc give grants?
Sapphire Foundation Inc gives mostly in Texas: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (64 grants), Shawnee, OK (3 grants), Chattanooga, TN (3 grants) and Plano, TX (2 grants).
Does Sapphire Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 31% of Sapphire Foundation Inc's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (25 of 80) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Sapphire Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Sapphire Foundation Inc's largest 2023 grantees include Dallas Foundation a TX Nonprofit Corporation ($65,000 across 3 grants), Dallas Theater Center ($60,000 across 2 grants) and Dallas Childrens Advocacy Center ($55,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($3,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is Sapphire Foundation Inc?
Sapphire Foundation Inc reported $29.4M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Sapphire Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for Sapphire Foundation Inc is provided in the available information. Its 2023 grants went to organizations working in areas including philanthropy, arts and culture, child advocacy, services for older adults, community development, and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sapphire Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 Sapphire Foundation Inc's EIN?
Sapphire Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0674167. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does Sapphire Foundation Inc 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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