The Fred R Sacher Foundation
The Fred R Sacher Foundation is a private foundation, based in Laguna Beach, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $57K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $367K.
The Fred R Sacher Foundation at a glance
In short: The Fred R Sacher Foundation gave $367K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $41K), top state New Mexico. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $366,500
- -4.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -35.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $40,722
- +48.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $22,500
- Total assets
- $56,720
- +1919.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Mexico (18% 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 Fred R Sacher Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was You Can Always Count on ($102K). Together the top 9 received $367K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 46 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Fred R Sacher Foundation gives
- Giving grew 435% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $69K (2021) to $675K (2022). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $367K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| You Can Always Count on | Support of charitable activity of donee | $102,000 |
| PollockMolchanov Foundation Santa Fe, NM | Supporting charitable activities of the organization | $67,000 |
| Safe Medicine Charitable Foundation | Supporting safe medicine for those impacted by the war | $50,000 |
| Veterans for Ukraine | Supporting the people effected by the war in Ukraine | $45,000 |
| Ukrainian Children Inc Winston-Salem, NC | Supporting the people effected by the war in Ukraine | $22,500 |
| Celebration Church TriCities Blountville, TN | Support of Religious and Charitable activities | $20,000 |
| Gigis Playhouse San Diego, CA | supporting the charitable activities of the organization | $20,000 |
| Desert Streams Fellowship Tucson, AZ | supporting religious and charitable activity of donee | $20,000 |
| Laguna Beach Rotary Club Foundation Laguna Beach, CA | supporting the charitable activities of the organization | $20,000 |
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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 | $56,720 | $461,533 | $407,622 | $366,500 | 9 | $407,622 | $1,279 |
| 2023 | $2,809 | $384,531 | $432,705 | $384,500 | 14 | $432,705 | $1,803 |
| 2022 | $50,983 | $712,087 | $699,079 | $674,999 | 13 | $699,079 | $3,576 |
| 2021 | $37,975 | $123,515 | $85,540 | $68,500 | 10 | $68,500 | $1,425 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Fred R Sacher Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Fred R Sacher Foundation is led by Gilbert Partida, President Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gilbert Partida
President Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexander Alvarez
Secretary Treasurer Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Fred R Sacher Foundation
How much does The Fred R Sacher Foundation give each year?
The Fred R Sacher Foundation gave $367K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $385K across 14 grants.
What is The Fred R Sacher Foundation's typical grant size?
The Fred R Sacher Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $22,500, and its average grant was $40,722, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Fred R Sacher Foundation give grants?
The Fred R Sacher Foundation's top state is New Mexico, with 18% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (11%) and North Carolina (6%).
Does The Fred R Sacher Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Fred R Sacher Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Fred R Sacher Foundation's largest grantees?
The Fred R Sacher Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include You Can Always Count on ($102,000), PollockMolchanov Foundation ($67,000) and Safe Medicine Charitable Foundation ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Fred R Sacher Foundation?
The Fred R Sacher Foundation reported $57K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $408K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Fred R Sacher Foundation's EIN?
The Fred R Sacher Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3227929. 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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