The Coach Sarna League
The Coach Sarna League is a private foundation based in Vallejo, California. Founded in 2021, it supports youth recreation and community activities, with its website describing programs in flag football, soccer, basketball, LEGO-based STEM, and volunteer service.
The Coach Sarna League at a glance
In short: The Coach Sarna League gave $188K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $187,947
- +3988.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +900.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,795
- +308.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,505
- Total assets
- $77,097
- +64.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (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.
How to apply to The Coach Sarna League
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: The Coach Sarna League
Mailing address: 927 Capitol St, Vallejo, CA 94590
Phone: (707) 316-3029
Website: https://thecoachsarnaleague.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Coach Sarna League funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 12 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The league’s website describes its programs as serving Solano, Napa, and Sonoma counties, with locations in Benicia/Vallejo, Fairfield, Napa, and Santa Rosa/Healdsburg. Its 2024 filing shows that all reported grant dollars went to California recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2023) to $188K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $188K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 10 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $187,947 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $77,097 | $587,398 | $539,389 | $187,947 | 10 | $538,311 |
| 2023 | $46,776 | $317,785 | $256,935 | $4,597 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | $2,000 | $90,909 | $88,914 | $6,451 | 1 | $88,914 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The league’s stated mission is to unite families through high-quality, low-cost flag football, soccer, and basketball, so children can participate regardless of their families’ financial circumstances. Its website also describes programs in competitive flag football and LEGO STEM.
In its 2024 filing, the foundation reported direct charitable activities that included NFL Flag events, coach and player training, clinics, final games and tournaments, awards, and free community events. It also reported a trip to Door of Faith Orphanage in Baja, Mexico, involving free clinics for more than 100 children and donations of jerseys, footballs, and flags.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $187,947. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $127,088, with a median of $5,504. All reported grant dollars went to recipients in California. The largest grants included:
The listed grant purposes were unrestricted support. The foundation’s filing says it does not accept unsolicited requests for its new initiatives or current grantmaking. It states that applications should contact The Coach Sarna League, but it does not accept unsolicited inquiries and reports no application materials or award restrictions for prospective applicants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kenneth G Sarna as president, Justin Sarroyan as vice president, Kerby Lynch as secretary, Joyce Behsman as CFO, Ryan A Sarna as CEO, and Mark Sinigayan as a board member.
The Coach Sarna League is led by Ryan A. Sarna, CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 2 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ryan A. Sarna
CEO
CEO → CEO Coach Founder, 2022
CEO Coach Founder → CEO, 2024
On filings since 2021
30 hrs/week
$77K (2024)
Kenneth G. Sarna
President
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
$23K (2024)
Justin Sarroyan
Vice President
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joyce Behsman
CFO
Treasurer → CFO, 2024
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kerby Lynch
Secretary
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Sinigayan
Board Member
Voting Member → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Ryan Sarna Ceo (2023) — CEO
- Former: Nina Sarna (2022) — Gameday Coordinator
- Former: Ken Sarna (2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 $77K, to Ryan a Sarna (CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Coach Sarna League
How much does The Coach Sarna League give each year?
The Coach Sarna League gave $188K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5K across 1 grant.
What is The Coach Sarna League's typical grant size?
The Coach Sarna League's median grant in 2024 was $5,505, and its average grant was $18,795, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Coach Sarna League give grants?
The Coach Sarna League gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Coach Sarna League give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Coach Sarna League's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Coach Sarna League?
The Coach Sarna League reported $77K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $587K.
What does The Coach Sarna League fund?
The league’s stated mission is to unite families through high-quality, low-cost flag football, soccer, and basketball, so children can participate regardless of their families’ financial circumstances. Its website also describes programs in competitive flag football and LEGO STEM. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Coach Sarna League?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Coach Sarna League's EIN?
The Coach Sarna League's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3783328. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does The Coach Sarna League accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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