The Arthur M Sackler Foundation
The Arthur M Sackler Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K. Net investment income was $154K.
The Arthur M Sackler Foundation at a glance
In short: The Arthur M Sackler Foundation gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $10,000
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $10,353,613
- +6.1% 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 The Arthur M Sackler Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Arthur M Sackler Foundation gives
- Giving fell 97% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $378K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals New York, NY | Memorial Gift to Support General Operations | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,353,613 | $204,517 | $596,317 | $10,000 | 1 | $542,567 | $153,990 |
| 2023 | $9,755,867 | $218,545 | $627,106 | — | — | $554,800 | $151,571 |
| 2022 | $9,123,064 | $2,166,409 | $825,725 | $10,000 | 1 | $746,728 | $2,093,488 |
| 2021 | $9,135,066 | $3,861,815 | $973,283 | $377,650 | 2 | $921,902 | $381,096 |
| 2020 | $5,783,521 | $187,494 | $524,678 | — | — | — | $94,570 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Arthur M Sackler Foundation is led by Elizabeth A. Sackler, Chair & President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elizabeth A. Sackler
Chair & President
President of Board & CEO of Fdtn → Chair, President of Board & C.e.o, 2021
Chair, President of Board & C.e.o → Chair & President, 2023
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$16K (2020) → $28K (2024)
Rebekah Alden
Secretary
On filings since 2023
35 hrs/week
$130K (2023) → $140K (2024)
Johanne Agne
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Sackler
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Rebekah Tafel (2021–2022) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Arthur F. Sackler (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Carol Master (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Laurie Sackler (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Sherry Mayrent (2020–2021) — Board Member
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $140K, to Rebekah Alden (Secretary). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Arthur M Sackler Foundation
How much does The Arthur M Sackler Foundation give each year?
The Arthur M Sackler Foundation gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Arthur M Sackler Foundation?
The Arthur M Sackler Foundation reported $10.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $205K.
Where does The Arthur M Sackler Foundation operate?
The Arthur M Sackler Foundation has awarded grants in Florida, Massachusetts, New York.
What is The Arthur M Sackler Foundation's EIN?
The Arthur M Sackler Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1074954. 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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