Sarmoti Foundation
Sarmoti Foundation is a private foundation, based in Encino, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $12K in total assets. In 2024, it made $10K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $170.
Sarmoti Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $12,074
- +98.5% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $16,320
- +8101.0% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $10,154
- +2156.4% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $10,304
- +2189.8% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Sarmoti Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How Sarmoti Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 4 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Senoras of Excellence and Senores of Distinction Las Vegas, NV | Unrestricted Support | $5,000 |
| The Animal Foundation Las Vegas, NV | Unrestricted Support | $2,750 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society Bronx, NY | Unrestricted Support | $2,500 |
| Las Vegas German Show Las Vegas, NV | Unrestricted Support | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,074 | $16,320 | $10,304 | — | — | $10,154 | $170 | $770 |
| 2023 | $6,082 | $199 | $450 | — | — | $450 | $12 | $296 |
| 2022 | $1,333 | $4,350 | $4,623 | — | — | $4,623 | $7 | $68 |
| 2021 | $2,606 | $4,166 | $4,650 | — | — | — | — | $270 |
| 2020 | $3,090 | $13,670 | $17,493 | $11,250 | 4 | — | — | $201 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sarmoti Foundation reported a distributable amount of $770 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sarmoti Foundation is led by Harvey Gettleson, President, CFO, Treasusrer & Trustee since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Harvey Gettleson
President, CFO, Treasusrer & Trustee
President, CFO, Secretary & Trustee → President, CFO & Trustee, 2022
President, CFO & Trustee → President, CFO, Treasusrer & Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bonnie Feld
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Greenspun
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randal O'Connor
Secretary
CFO → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Bernie Yuman (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Siegfried Fischbacher (2020–2021) — President & Vice President
- Former: Roy Uwe Horn (2020) — President
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 Sarmoti Foundation
How large is Sarmoti Foundation?
Sarmoti Foundation reported $12K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $770 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Sarmoti Foundation operate?
Sarmoti Foundation has awarded grants in Nevada, New York.
What is Sarmoti Foundation's EIN?
Sarmoti Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3117971. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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