The Saban Family Foundation
The Saban Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. In its 2024 filing, it reported giving $3,285,522 through five grants to organizations working in areas including television education, services for survivors of sexual assault, health care for underserved people, support for Israeli soldiers and their families, and Israel education on college campuses.
The Saban Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Saban Family Foundation gave $3.3M across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $657K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,285,522
- -6.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -37.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $657,104
- +49.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $380,000
- Total assets
- $69,341
- -87.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (72% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Saban Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The filing lists Jesse Bronner as the contact for applications and requests materials on letterhead. No restrictions on awards are listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Jesse Bronner
Mailing address: 2121 Avenue Of The Stars Suite 800, Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone: (310) 557-5100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Saban Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Academy Foundationacademy Museum Foundation ($2.0M). Together the top 5 received $3.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 44 (36%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants included recipients in California, New York, and Washington, DC, as well as the Jerusalem Rape Crisis Center, whose location is not specified in the filing. The foundation reported that 72% of grant dollars went to California recipients, 9% to New York recipients, and less than 1% to DC recipients; the recipient state associated with a further 18% is shown as “?”.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Saban Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 80% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2022 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3.3M (2024) to $16.4M (2021). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $3.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Academy Foundationacademy Museum Foundation North Hollywood, CA | To shape the art of creating television by engaging and educating the next generation of television professionals. | $2,000,000 |
| The Jerusalem Rape Crisis Center | Assist survivors of sexual assault and prevent sexual violence | $600,000 |
| Saban Community Clinic Los Angeles, CA | Funding for comprehensive, dependable and affordable quality health for the underserved and those who are most vulnerable. | $380,000 |
| Friends of Israel Defense Forces New York, NY | Funding for social, educational and recreational programs and facilities for israel soldiers including services to the widows and children of fallen soldiers. | $300,000 |
| Israel on Campus Coalition Washington, DC | Support Israel Education, Particularly on College Campuses | $5,522 |
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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 | $69,341 | $8,453,495 | $5,175,222 | $3,285,522 | 5 | $4,967,947 | $7,466,220 | — |
| 2023 | $547,010 | $6,253,298 | $5,015,847 | $3,524,682 | 8 | $5,000,622 | $5,237,116 | — |
| 2022 | $257,623 | $6,305 | $8,184,955 | $7,230,346 | 11 | $8,169,335 | — | $37,988 |
| 2021 | $4,126,107 | $4,076,196 | $17,130,354 | $16,440,500 | 9 | $17,110,517 | $56,083 | $116,547 |
| 2020 | $6,160,327 | $158,070 | $8,682,367 | $8,223,500 | 11 | — | $131,328 | $421,228 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied activities. For example, Israel on Campus Coalition describes its mission as inspiring campus communities and others grappling with antisemitism to see Israel as a source of pride and empowering them to stand up for Israel, on and off campus.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported five grants totaling $3,285,522. Grant amounts ranged from $5,522 to $2,000,000, with a median grant of $380,000.
The largest listed grants were $2,000,000 to Academy Museum Foundation to engage and educate the next generation of television professionals; $600,000 to the Jerusalem Rape Crisis Center to assist survivors of sexual assault and prevent sexual violence; and $380,000 to Saban Community Clinic for comprehensive, dependable, affordable quality health care for underserved and vulnerable people. Other grants included $300,000 to Friends of Israel Defense Forces for programs and facilities for Israeli soldiers, including services for widows and children of fallen soldiers, and $5,522 to Israel on Campus Coalition to support Israel education, particularly on college campuses.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Haim Saban as senior vice president; Cheryl Saban as president; Adam Chesnoff as vice president; Niveen Tadros as general counsel and secretary; Ken Van Damme as treasurer; Amitai Raziel as executive director; Scott Rosenbaum and Robert Chung as legal advisors; and John Paul Aceves as assistant secretary.
The Saban Family Foundation is led by Cheryl Saban, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cheryl Saban
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amitai Raziel
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adam Chesnoff
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Haim Saban
Senior Vice President
Vice President → Senior Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Niveen Tadros
General Counsel & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ken Van Damme
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Paul Aceves
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Chung
Legal Advisor
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Rosenbaum
Legal Advisor
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Greg Ivancich (2020–2022) — Treasurer
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 Saban Family Foundation
How much does The Saban Family Foundation give each year?
The Saban Family Foundation gave $3.3M across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.5M across 8 grants.
What is The Saban Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Saban Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $380,000, and its average grant was $657,104, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Saban Family Foundation give grants?
The Saban Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (9%).
Does The Saban Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Saban Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Saban Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Saban Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Academy Foundationacademy Museum Foundation ($2,000,000), The Jerusalem Rape Crisis Center ($600,000) and Saban Community Clinic ($380,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Saban Family Foundation?
The Saban Family Foundation reported $69K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $8.5M.
What does The Saban Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Saban Family Foundation?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Saban Family Foundation's EIN?
The Saban Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4769273. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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