The J&M Sachs Family Foundation
The J&M Sachs Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Owings Mills, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $646K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $34K. Net investment income was $72K.
The J&M Sachs Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The J&M Sachs Family Foundation gave $34K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $34K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $33,990
- -4.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $33,990
- -4.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $33,990
- Total assets
- $645,645
- +5.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (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.
Who The J&M Sachs Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jemicy School ($34K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The J&M Sachs Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−19%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 83% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2020) to $42K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jemicy School Owings Mills, MD | Operating | $33,990 |
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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 | $645,645 | $78,844 | $48,152 | $33,990 | 1 | $33,990 | $72,177 | $40,910 |
| 2023 | $614,953 | $41,343 | $43,007 | $35,625 | 1 | $35,625 | $33,961 | $36,282 |
| 2022 | $616,617 | $41,005 | $39,285 | $33,862 | 1 | $33,862 | $35,582 | $39,638 |
| 2021 | $614,897 | $106,539 | $47,460 | $41,890 | 2 | $41,890 | $100,938 | $37,441 |
| 2020 | $555,818 | $22,459 | $40,500 | $32,750 | 1 | — | $14,580 | $19,173 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The J&M Sachs Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $41K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The J&M Sachs Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jennifer Sachs
Director
Vice President & Secretary → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Sachs
Director
President & Treasurer → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 J&M Sachs Family Foundation
How much does The J&M Sachs Family Foundation give each year?
The J&M Sachs Family Foundation gave $34K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $36K across 1 grant.
How large is The J&M Sachs Family Foundation?
The J&M Sachs Family Foundation reported $646K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $34K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $41K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does The J&M Sachs Family Foundation operate?
The J&M Sachs Family Foundation has awarded grants in Maryland, New York.
What is The J&M Sachs Family Foundation's EIN?
The J&M Sachs Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0780087. 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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