Sasco Foundation XXXXX0008
Sasco Foundation XXXXX0008 is a private foundation, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. In 2020, it awarded 4 grants totaling $7.1M. Net investment income was $1.6M.
Sasco Foundation XXXXX0008 at a glance
In short: Sasco Foundation XXXXX0008 gave $7.1M across 4 grants in 2020 (avg $1.8M), top state Maine. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $7,118,505
- +2559.1% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 4
- -92.5% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $1,779,626
- +35133.5% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $2,322,835
- Primary geography
- Maine (34% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Sasco Foundation XXXXX0008 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Maine Community Foundation ($2.4M). Together the top 3 received $4.8M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,322,835), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 57 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $268K (2019) to $7.1M (2020). In 2020 it made 4 grants totaling $7.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Community Foundation Ellsworth, ME | General | $2,422,835 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $2,322,835 |
| National Philanthropic Trust Jenkintown, PA | General | $2,322,835 |
| Ware Shoals School District Ware Shoals, SC | General | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $1,614,106 | $7,191,623 | $7,118,505 | 4 | $1,580,273 | $268,351 |
| 2019 | $5,580,480 | $452,509 | $340,380 | $267,700 | 53 | $406,360 | $322,741 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sasco Foundation XXXXX0008 reported a distributable amount of $268K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sasco Foundation XXXXX0008's 2020 filing lists 4 officers; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2020 is compensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$65K (2019) → $50K (2020)
Benjamin R. Emory
Co-Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katherine E. Stookey
Co-Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lucy E. Ambach
Co-Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $50K, to JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Sasco Foundation XXXXX0008
How much does Sasco Foundation XXXXX0008 give each year?
Sasco Foundation XXXXX0008 gave $7.1M across 4 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $268K across 53 grants.
What is Sasco Foundation XXXXX0008's typical grant size?
Sasco Foundation XXXXX0008's median grant in 2020 was $2,322,835, and its average grant was $1,779,626, across 4 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sasco Foundation XXXXX0008 give grants?
Sasco Foundation XXXXX0008's top state is Maine, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (33%) and Pennsylvania (33%).
Does Sasco Foundation XXXXX0008 give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Sasco Foundation XXXXX0008's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
How much is Sasco Foundation XXXXX0008 required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Sasco Foundation XXXXX0008 reported a distributable amount of $268K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Sasco Foundation XXXXX0008's EIN?
Sasco Foundation XXXXX0008's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6046567. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 29, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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