The Karl and Edith Sator Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Anaheim, CA EIN: 20-5709096

The Karl and Edith Sator Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Anaheim, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $140K. Net investment income was $27K.

Key facts about The Karl and Edith Sator Foundation

EIN: 20-5709096
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $139,600
Grants made (2024): 7
Average grant: $19,943
Median grant: $17,000
Total assets: $2,824,465
Primary geography: California (71% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who The Karl and Edith Sator Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Karl and Edith Sator Foundation's 7 itemized 2024 grants were California (71%), Iowa (18%) and Indiana (11%). 14% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

How The Karl and Edith Sator Foundation gives

Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−19%). Method
In 2024 it paid out 134% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.8M

-2.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$140K

+11.7% YoY

Grant Count

+75.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$20K

-36.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Karl and Edith Sator Foundation reported a distributable amount of $164K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About The Karl and Edith Sator Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Human Services

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

California $99K (71%)

Iowa $25K (18%)

Indiana $15K (11%)

Nevada $600 (0%)

Share of all 7 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

California Iowa Idaho Indiana Nevada

Cities

Palm DesertChinoSilveradoSpirit LakeCoeur DaleneEncinitasIndianapolisLas VegasLos AngelesSan BernardinoSan Diego

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$2,824,465	$2,908,116	$2,539,003
Revenue	$204,850	$582,701	$740,024
Expenses	$288,501	$213,588	$130,161
Qualifying Distributions	$219,825	$125,000	$62,000
Net Investment Income	$26,633	$117,701	$275,024
Distributable Amount	$164,068	$108,494	$121,185

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 7 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

19 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Rock Church of Coachella Valley Inc ($50,000), North Valley Community Foundation ($25,000), Spirit Lake Police Department ($25,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ROCK CHURCH OF COACHELLA VALLEY INC Palm Desert, CA	RELIGIOUS PURPOSES, TO FOSTER THROUGH FINANCIAL SUPPORT, VARIOUS CHRISTIAN CAUSES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, SPREADING THE WORD OF GOD AND THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST THROUGHOUT THE WORLD	$50,000
NORTH VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Chino, CA	FOR THE BENEFIT OF ETHAN MCCOY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND	$25,000
SPIRIT LAKE POLICE DEPARTMENT Spirit Lake, IA	FOR POLICE SUPPLIES	$25,000
VENTURE CHURCH Encinitas, CA	FOR RELIGIOUS REASONS	$17,000
PREBORN Indianapolis, IN	RELIGOUS	$15,000
CROWN HOMESCHOOL Silverado, CA	EDUCATIONAL AND GENERAL OPERATIONS	$7,000
SHADOW RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL Las Vegas, NV	TO SUPPORT YOUTH ATHLETICS - HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL	$600

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Frank Sator	Trustee	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Human Services

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Karl and Edith Sator Foundation?

The Karl and Edith Sator Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Anaheim, CA. It holds $2.8M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is The Karl and Edith Sator Foundation?

As of 2024, The Karl and Edith Sator Foundation holds $2.8M in total assets with $205K in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $140K in 2024.

Where does The Karl and Edith Sator Foundation operate?

The Karl and Edith Sator Foundation has awarded grants in California, Iowa, Idaho, Indiana, Nevada.

What size grants does The Karl and Edith Sator Foundation award?

In 2024, The Karl and Edith Sator Foundation awarded 7 grants totaling $140K — an average of about $20K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Karl and Edith Sator Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Karl and Edith Sator Foundation reported a distributable amount of $164K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The Karl and Edith Sator Foundation's EIN?

The Karl and Edith Sator Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5709096. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.