The Charles and Brenda Saka Family
The Charles and Brenda Saka Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Edison, New Jersey. Established in 2001, it operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization dedicated to philanthropic giving in support of education, children and youth, and Jewish causes.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$29K
-64.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$668K
-16.9% YoY
Grant Count
38
+2.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$18K
-19.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports organizations involved with:
- Education
- Children and youth
- Judaism
- Human services
- Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking
The foundation has demonstrated particular interest in Jewish nonprofits, addiction and substance abuse prevention, mental health, and suicide prevention initiatives.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 26 grants in 2024. Recent grants include:
Grant Range
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York and New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $28,836
- Total giving: $667,875
- Total revenues: $615,400
- Total expenses: $668,023
The foundation also receives funding from other grantmakers, including $2,600 in unrestricted grants from The Ansell Grimm and Aaron Foundation (2024).
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $28,836 | $81,459 | $10,294 |
| Revenue | $615,400 | $875,440 | $668,000 |
| Expenses | $668,023 | $804,275 | $710,721 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $667,875 | $803,822 | $710,594 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $167 | $2,898 | $109 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
193 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Charles Saka is listed as a key contact for the foundation.
Contact Information:
- Address: 195 Carter Drive, Edison, NJ 08817-2068
- Telephone: 732-248-1306
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAYMOND SAKA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SAMMY SAKA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JEFFREY SAKA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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