The Anthony & Gladys Sakowich
The Anthony & Gladys Sakowich is a private foundation based in Tilton, New Hampshire. In filing year 2025, it reported 50 grants totaling $605,450 to charitable organizations, including educational institutions, human-services organizations, and cultural and recreational organizations.
The Anthony & Gladys Sakowich at a glance
In short: The Anthony & Gladys Sakowich gave $605K across 50 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $605,450
- +12.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 50
- +19.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,109
- -5.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $10,370,283
- -0.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (60% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Anthony & Gladys Sakowich
- 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: PO Box 1370, Tilton, NH 03276
Phone: (603) 496-2075
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Anthony & Gladys Sakowich funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Merrimack College ($200K). Together the top 10 received $443K.
Grant Size Distribution
178 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 162 grants of 178 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 60% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts and 36% to recipients in New Hampshire. Virginia received 3%; Missouri and Florida each received 0% as reported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 50 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Anthony & Gladys Sakowich gives
- 59% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 21% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $366K (2020) to $605K (2025). In 2025 it made 50 grants totaling $605K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Merrimack College North Andover, MA | Operating Support | $200,000 |
| Merrimack Valley YMCA Lawrence, MA | Operating Support | $52,500 |
| Brigham and Womens Hospital Boston, MA | Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Saint Joseph's Preservation Society Laconia, NH | Operating Support | $30,000 |
| Family Promise of Concord Concord, NH | Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Holy Trinity School Laconia, NH | Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Castle Preservation Society Moultonborough, NH | Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence Lawrence, MA | Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Bread & Roses Soup Kitchen Lawrence, MA | Operating Support | $15,000 |
| New Hampton School New Hampton, NH | Operating Support | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,370,283 | $656,800 | $694,904 | $605,450 | 50 | $629,087 | $604,305 | $592,691 |
| 2024 | $10,408,387 | $754,565 | $597,975 | $538,700 | 42 | $544,555 | $682,186 | $581,499 |
| 2023 | $10,251,797 | $449,400 | $591,210 | $545,000 | 38 | $549,146 | $407,336 | $528,481 |
| 2022 | $10,393,607 | $431,209 | $568,985 | $500,500 | 30 | $505,056 | $381,221 | $533,198 |
| 2021 | $10,531,383 | $791,978 | $527,904 | $476,000 | 18 | $479,459 | $750,918 | $589,488 |
| 2020 | $10,267,309 | $284,863 | $430,334 | $365,559 | 12 | — | $229,432 | $511,273 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Anthony & Gladys Sakowich reported a distributable amount of $593K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. Merrimack College describes itself as a comprehensive Catholic Augustinian institution providing undergraduate, professional, and graduate programs. Webster House says it provides a structured home and support for children, while the Belknap Mill Society describes its work as preserving a historic gathering place and offering cultural and educational programs. The Abenaki Outing Club says its primary mission is education and youth development, including access to winter sports programs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 50 grants totaling $605,450. Grants ranged from $150 to $200,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest awards included $200,000 to Merrimack College for operating support, $52,500 to Merrimack Valley YMCA for operating support, and $50,000 to Brigham and Women’s Hospital for operating support. Other awards included $30,000 to Saint Joseph’s Preservation Society and $25,000 to Family Promise of Concord, both for operating support, and $10,000 to the Kiwanis Club of Greater Lawrence Foundation for the Anthony Sakowich Scholarship.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Paul J. Gaudet Sr. as chairman, Donna Gaudet Hosmer as clerk, and Robert F. Smith Sr. as treasurer. Trustees listed are Chelsey Gaudet Parks, Dennis J. Gaudet, Paul J. Gaudet Jr., John G. Cronin, Brenda M. Stowe, and Robert Roriston.
The Anthony & Gladys Sakowich is led by Paul J. Gaudet Sr., Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Paul J. Gaudet Sr.
Chairman
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brenda M. Stowe
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chelsey Gaudet Parks
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dennis J. Gaudet
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John G. Cronin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul J. Gaudet Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Roriston
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donna Gaudet Hosmer
Clerk
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert F. Smith Sr.
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Anthony & Gladys Sakowich
How much does The Anthony & Gladys Sakowich give each year?
The Anthony & Gladys Sakowich gave $605K across 50 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $539K across 42 grants.
What is The Anthony & Gladys Sakowich's typical grant size?
The Anthony & Gladys Sakowich's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $12,109, across 50 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Anthony & Gladys Sakowich give grants?
The Anthony & Gladys Sakowich gives mostly in Massachusetts: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Hampshire (36%). The most frequent recipient cities were Laconia, NH (8 grants), Gilford, NH (7 grants), Lawrence, MA (4 grants) and Concord, NH (4 grants).
Does The Anthony & Gladys Sakowich give general operating support?
Yes: 94% of The Anthony & Gladys Sakowich's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (47 of 50) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Anthony & Gladys Sakowich's largest grantees?
The Anthony & Gladys Sakowich's largest 2025 grantees include Merrimack College ($200,000), Merrimack Valley YMCA ($52,500) and Brigham and Womens Hospital ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Anthony & Gladys Sakowich?
The Anthony & Gladys Sakowich reported $10.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $629K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $593K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Anthony & Gladys Sakowich fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. Merrimack College describes itself as a comprehensive Catholic Augustinian institution providing undergraduate, professional, and graduate programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Anthony & Gladys Sakowich?
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 The Anthony & Gladys Sakowich's EIN?
The Anthony & Gladys Sakowich's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5387265. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Anthony & Gladys Sakowich 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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