The Elizabeth a Sackler Foundation Inc
The Elizabeth a Sackler Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $46K in total assets. In 2024, it made $97K in qualifying distributions.
The Elizabeth a Sackler Foundation Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $46,326
- +0.6% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $98,333
- +103.5% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $97,367
- -80.8% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $97,843
- -80.7% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Elizabeth a Sackler Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How The Elizabeth a Sackler Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 1658% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2020) to $439K (2023). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $439K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Museum Brooklyn, NY | Donation of life insurance policy. Proceeds to be allocated in accordance with terms of 2013 endowment agreement. | $414,421 |
| New York City Ballet Inc New York, NY | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $46,326 | $98,333 | $97,843 | — | — | $97,367 | — | $2,063 |
| 2023 | $46,031 | $48,315 | $507,939 | $439,421 | 2 | $506,047 | — | $3,108 |
| 2022 | $501,275 | $1,120 | $7,407 | — | — | $6,287 | — | $27,655 |
| 2021 | $565,270 | $259 | $47,455 | $38,520 | 1 | $47,176 | — | $29,816 |
| 2020 | $600,850 | $426 | $43,000 | $25,000 | 1 | — | $26 | $30,621 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Elizabeth a Sackler Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Elizabeth a Sackler Foundation Inc is led by Drelizabeth A. Sackler, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Drelizabeth A. Sackler
Director & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Sackler
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebekah Tafel
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Janet Bajan (2020–2022) — Director & Treasurer -
- Former: Janet McL McKay (2020–2021) — Director -
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 Elizabeth a Sackler Foundation Inc
How large is The Elizabeth a Sackler Foundation Inc?
The Elizabeth a Sackler Foundation Inc reported $46K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $97K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Elizabeth a Sackler Foundation Inc operate?
The Elizabeth a Sackler Foundation Inc has awarded grants in New Mexico, New York.
What is The Elizabeth a Sackler Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Elizabeth a Sackler Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4180717. 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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