The Michael and Maureen Sachs Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Los Angeles, CA EIN: 84-3607222

The Michael and Maureen Sachs Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $16K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $185K.

Key facts about The Michael and Maureen Sachs Foundation

EIN: 84-3607222
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $185,000
Grants made (2024): 6
Average grant: $30,833
Median grant: $10,000
Total assets: $15,724
Primary geography: California (89% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

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

Who The Michael and Maureen Sachs Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Michael and Maureen Sachs Foundation's 6 itemized 2024 grants were California (89%), Wisconsin (5%) and Tennessee (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Palm Desert, CA (2 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

How The Michael and Maureen Sachs Foundation gives

Giving grew 1750% 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.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$16K

-18.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$185K

+131.3% YoY

Grant Count

+50.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$31K

+54.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Michael and Maureen Sachs Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About The Michael and Maureen Sachs Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

California $165K (89%)

Wisconsin $10K (5%)

Tennessee $10K (5%)

Share of all 6 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

California Tennessee Wisconsin

Cities

Palm DesertMilwaukeeLos AngelesMemphisRancho MirageSanta Barbara

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$15,724	$19,329	$3,865
Revenue	$200,305	$106,349	$50,002
Expenses	$203,910	$90,885	$52,953
Qualifying Distributions	$185,000	$80,000	$40,000
Net Investment Income	—	$1,199	$2
Distributable Amount	$1,087	$2,643	$839

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 3, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 6 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

17 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Eisenhower Health Foundation ($100,000), Bighorn Golf Club Charities ($50,000), Heart of the Nation ($10,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
EISENHOWER HEALTH FOUNDATION Rancho Mirage, CA	UNRESTRICTED DONATION	$100,000
BIGHORN GOLF CLUB CHARITIES Palm Desert, CA	UNRESTRICTED DONATION	$50,000
HEART OF THE NATION Milwaukee, WI	UNRESTRICTED DONATION	$10,000
ST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL Memphis, TN	UNRESTRICTED DONATION	$10,000
VARIETY OF THE DESERT Palm Desert, CA	UNRESTRICTED DONATION	$10,000
DIRECT RELIEF Santa Barbara, CA	UNRESTRICTED DONATION	$5,000

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
Maureen Sachs	President	0.5	—
Allan Alexander	Chief Financial Officer	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Michael and Maureen Sachs Foundation?

The Michael and Maureen Sachs Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Los Angeles, CA. It holds $16K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is The Michael and Maureen Sachs Foundation?

As of 2024, The Michael and Maureen Sachs Foundation holds $16K in total assets with $200K in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $185K in 2024.

Where does The Michael and Maureen Sachs Foundation operate?

The Michael and Maureen Sachs Foundation has awarded grants in California, Tennessee, Wisconsin.

What size grants does The Michael and Maureen Sachs Foundation award?

In 2024, The Michael and Maureen Sachs Foundation awarded 6 grants totaling $185K — an average of about $31K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Michael and Maureen Sachs Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Michael and Maureen Sachs Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The Michael and Maureen Sachs Foundation's EIN?

The Michael and Maureen Sachs Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3607222. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.