Sayles Advancement in Education
Sayles Advancement in Education is a private foundation, based in Las Vegas, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $312K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $139K.
Sayles Advancement in Education at a glance
In short: Sayles Advancement in Education gave $139K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in Nevada. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $139,450
- -14.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,431
- -14.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $311,700
- +23.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Nevada (57% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Sayles Advancement in Education funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Arizona ($43K). Together the top 7 received $137K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($2,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 28 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Sayles Advancement in Education gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−9%). Method
- 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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $80K (2020) to $163K (2023). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $139K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | Scholarships | $43,000 |
| University of Nevada Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | Scholarships | $37,000 |
| University of Nevada Reno Reno, NV | Scholarships | $36,950 |
| Future City Competition Discover E Alexandria, VA | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| College of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Acec-Arizona Phoenix, AZ | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $2,500 |
| School Connect Glendale, AZ | Scholarship | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $311,700 | $200,000 | $141,031 | $139,450 | 8 | $139,450 | $8,585 |
| 2023 | $252,731 | $200,000 | $164,762 | $162,500 | 8 | $162,500 | $6,726 |
| 2022 | $217,493 | $200,000 | $106,291 | $104,700 | 3 | $104,700 | $2,869 |
| 2021 | $123,784 | $100,000 | $153,380 | $153,000 | 4 | $153,000 | $3,187 |
| 2020 | $177,164 | $100,000 | $81,515 | $80,000 | 5 | — | $4,547 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sayles Advancement in Education reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sayles Advancement in Education is led by Jessica Sayles, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jessica Sayles
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacqueline Matthew
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Sayles
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Sayles Advancement in Education
How much does Sayles Advancement in Education give each year?
Sayles Advancement in Education gave $139K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $163K across 8 grants.
What is Sayles Advancement in Education's typical grant size?
Sayles Advancement in Education's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $17,431, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sayles Advancement in Education give grants?
Sayles Advancement in Education gives mostly in Nevada: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Arizona (34%) and Virginia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Las Vegas, NV (2 grants).
Does Sayles Advancement in Education give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Sayles Advancement in Education's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (5 grants) and "Scholarship" (3 grants).
Who are Sayles Advancement in Education's largest grantees?
Sayles Advancement in Education's largest 2024 grantees include University of Arizona ($43,000), University of Nevada Las Vegas ($37,000) and University of Nevada Reno ($36,950), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($2,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sayles Advancement in Education?
Sayles Advancement in Education reported $312K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $139K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Sayles Advancement in Education's EIN?
Sayles Advancement in Education's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1190467. 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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