Scopus Foundation
Scopus Foundation is a private foundation, based in Alamo, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $62K. Net investment income was $5K.
Scopus Foundation at a glance
In short: Scopus Foundation gave $62K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $62K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $62,000
- +210.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $62,000
- +520.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $62,000
- Total assets
- $6,157
- -90.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% 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 Scopus Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 17 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Scopus Foundation gives
- Giving grew 51% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2023) to $127K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $62K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $62,000 |
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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 | $6,157 | $5,005 | $65,467 | $62,000 | 1 | $62,000 | $5,005 | $5,383 |
| 2023 | $66,619 | $2,780 | $20,817 | $20,000 | 2 | $20,000 | $2,780 | $8,012 |
| 2022 | $84,656 | $3,289 | $63,105 | $62,000 | 6 | $62,000 | $3,289 | $9,573 |
| 2021 | $144,472 | $2,784 | $49,525 | $41,000 | 3 | $41,000 | $2,784 | $12,691 |
| 2020 | $191,213 | $319,529 | $127,605 | $126,500 | 5 | — | $319,529 | $2,249 |
| 2019 | $2 | $75,956 | $74,675 | $72,000 | 2 | — | $75,956 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Scopus Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Scopus Foundation is led by Ori Sasson, President & Chairman on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ori Sasson
President & Chairman
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Aaron Sasson
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Sharam Sasson
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Scopus Foundation
How much does Scopus Foundation give each year?
Scopus Foundation gave $62K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $20K across 2 grants.
How large is Scopus Foundation?
Scopus Foundation reported $6K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $62K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Scopus Foundation operate?
Scopus Foundation has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, New York.
What is Scopus Foundation's EIN?
Scopus Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-2086038. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 21, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 27, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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