The Charles and Brenda Saka Family
The Charles and Brenda Saka Family is a private foundation based in Edison, New Jersey. Its 2024 filing lists grants for education and welfare to organizations in New Jersey and New York.
The Charles and Brenda Saka Family at a glance
In short: The Charles and Brenda Saka Family gave $668K across 38 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in New Jersey. 11% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $667,875
- -16.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 38
- +2.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,576
- -19.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,350
- Total assets
- $28,836
- -64.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (4 of 38, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (67% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Charles and Brenda Saka Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 195 Carter Drive, Edison, NJ 08817
Phone: (732) 248-1306
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Charles and Brenda Saka Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hillel Yeshiva ($225K). Together the top 10 received $481K.
Grant Size Distribution
201 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 184 grants of 201 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 67% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey and 33% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Charles and Brenda Saka Family open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 38 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 79% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $605K (2021) to $804K (2023). In 2024 it made 38 grants totaling $668K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hillel Yeshiva Ocean, NJ | Education & Welfare | $225,000 |
| Congregation Magen David of West Deal Ocean, NJ | Education & Welfare | $58,404 |
| Organizations Received Less Than 3000 Schedule Available Edison, NJ | Education & Welfare | $51,121 |
| Keren Hayeshivot Trust Brooklyn, NY | Education & Welfare | $32,000 |
| Deal Sephardic Network Oakhurst, NJ | Education & Welfare | $26,000 |
| Flatbush Shomrim Patrol Brooklyn, NY | Education & Welfare | $25,000 |
| Sephardic Bikur Holim Brooklyn, NY | Education & Welfare | $19,800 |
| Barkai Yeshivah Brooklyn, NY | Education & Welfare | $15,800 |
| Sephardic Rabbinical College Brooklyn, NY | Education & Welfare | $15,000 |
| Beit Yaakov Inc - Turnberry Synagogue Jackson, NJ | Education & Welfare | $13,000 |
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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 | $28,836 | $615,400 | $668,023 | $667,875 | 38 | $667,875 | $167 |
| 2023 | $81,459 | $875,440 | $804,275 | $803,822 | 37 | $803,822 | $2,898 |
| 2022 | $10,294 | $668,000 | $710,721 | $710,594 | 38 | $710,594 | $109 |
| 2021 | $53,015 | $500,000 | $605,314 | $605,200 | 58 | $605,200 | $6,751 |
| 2020 | $158,329 | $500,000 | $647,806 | $647,486 | 30 | — | $8,259 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Charles and Brenda Saka Family reported a distributable amount of $167 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The foundation’s 2024 grants are listed with the purpose “education & welfare.” Grantees’ own descriptions show a range of activities: Keren Hayeshivot Trust says it supports religious institutions of higher education in the United States and Israel; Ilan High School says it provides high school education for grades 9–12; and Sephardic Mikveh of Midwood says it constructs, operates, and maintains a Jewish ritual bath for the New York community.
Other 2024 grantees describe work in human services and community support. SAFE Foundation says it provides confidential outpatient assistance to people experiencing substance-use and problem-gambling difficulties. Simha Organization says it provides mental-health education, referrals, and connections to outside support for the Sephardic community. The Kesher Organization says it operates a mentoring program for Jewish youth and young adults.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 38 grants totaling $667,875. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $225,000, with a median of $7,350.
Its largest reported grants included $225,000 to Hillel Yeshiva and $58,404 to Congregation Magen David of West Deal, both in Ocean, New Jersey. Other notable grants were $32,000 to Keren Hayeshivot Trust in Brooklyn, New York; $26,000 to Deal Sephardic Network in Oakhurst, New Jersey; $25,000 to Flatbush Shomrim Patrol in Brooklyn; and $19,800 to Sephardic Bikur Holim in Brooklyn.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Raymond Saka, Sammy Saka, and Jeffrey Saka as trustees.
The Charles and Brenda Saka Family's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeffrey Saka
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Raymond Saka
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sammy Saka
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Charles Saka (2020) — Trustee
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 The Charles and Brenda Saka Family
How much does The Charles and Brenda Saka Family give each year?
The Charles and Brenda Saka Family gave $668K across 38 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $804K across 37 grants.
What is The Charles and Brenda Saka Family's typical grant size?
The Charles and Brenda Saka Family's median grant in 2024 was $7,350, and its average grant was $17,576, across 38 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Charles and Brenda Saka Family that year got $12K on average.
Where does The Charles and Brenda Saka Family give grants?
The Charles and Brenda Saka Family gives mostly in New Jersey: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (33%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (18 grants), New York, NY (4 grants), Ocean, NJ (3 grants) and Oakhurst, NJ (2 grants).
Does The Charles and Brenda Saka Family give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 38 grants with a stated purpose on The Charles and Brenda Saka Family's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education & Welfare" (35 grants).
Who are The Charles and Brenda Saka Family's largest grantees?
The Charles and Brenda Saka Family's largest 2024 grantees include Hillel Yeshiva ($225,000), Congregation Magen David of West Deal ($58,404) and Organizations Received Less Than 3000 Schedule Available ($51,121), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Charles and Brenda Saka Family?
The Charles and Brenda Saka Family reported $29K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $668K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $167 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Charles and Brenda Saka Family fund?
No mission statement is provided. The foundation’s 2024 grants are listed with the purpose “education & welfare.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Charles and Brenda Saka Family?
The foundation 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 Charles and Brenda Saka Family's EIN?
The Charles and Brenda Saka Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6650219. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Charles and Brenda Saka Family 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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