The Saban Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in 1999 and based in Los Angeles, California. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and has been tax-exempt since January 2000. It is one of the most significant philanthropic entities in the United States, with a focus on supporting Jewish causes, healthcare, education, and social welfare initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$69K
-87.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.3M
-6.8% YoY
Grant Count
5
-37.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$657K
+49.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary purpose is to support children's health research and social welfare in Los Angeles, California, and in Israel.
The foundation's areas of interest include:
- Health, including mental health and medical research
- Education
- Children and youth
- Jewish organizations
- Arts and culture
- Historic preservation
- Social services
- Veterans
- Women's causes
Grantmaking
The foundation is known for its multi-year grant commitments and collaborative, hands-on approach with grantees.
Grant Range
$5,000 to $10,000,000+
Average Grant
approximately $75,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations across multiple geographic areas:
- Primary focus: Los Angeles metropolitan area (health initiatives)
- Broader U.S. support: Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Florida, New York, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Virginia, and Washington
- International: Israel (particularly for Jewish causes)
Specific cities where the foundation has provided support include Alexandria, Burbank, Hawthorne, Los Angeles, Memphis, New York, North Hollywood, Palm Beach Gardens, Providence, Santa Monica, Scarsdale, Seattle, Sun Lakes, Washington, and Woodland Hills.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2023):
- Total assets: $547,010
- Total revenue: $6,253,298
- Total expenses: $5,015,847
- Total distributions: $5,000,000
Historical Context: The foundation has distributed $420 million since its establishment in 2000 to approximately 1,000 causes and institutions.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $69,341 | $547,010 | $257,623 |
| Revenue | $8,453,495 | $6,253,298 | $6,305 |
| Expenses | $5,175,222 | $5,015,847 | $8,184,955 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $4,967,947 | $5,000,622 | $8,169,335 |
| Net Investment Income | $7,466,220 | $5,237,116 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | $37,988 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Academy Foundationacademy Museum Foundation ($2,000,000), The Jerusalem Rape Crisis Center ($600,000), Saban Community Clinic ($380,000).
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| THE JERUSALEM RAPE CRISIS CENTER | ASSIST SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT AND PREVENT SEXUAL VIOLENCE | $600,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key Personnel:
- Cheryl Saban – President
- Haim Saban – Senior Vice President
- Adam Chesnoff – Vice President
- Niveen Tadros – General Counsel and Secretary
- Ken Van Damme – Treasurer
- Amitai Raziel – Executive Director
- Jesse Bronner – Director, North America (40 hours/week, $225,000 compensation)
- Micha Manevich – Grant Manager (40 hours/week, $120,000 compensation)
- Scott Rosenbaum – Legal Advisor
- Robert Chung – Legal Advisor
- John Paul Aceves – Assistant Secretary
Founders:
Haim Saban is the founder of Saban Entertainment, a media distributor later acquired by The Walt Disney Company. He is known for distributing popular children's cartoons and television shows, including the "Power Rangers" franchise, and for soundtrack compositions for children's television programs such as "Maple Town" and "Inspector Gadget." He is also a television and media mogul and founder of Saban Capital Group.
Cheryl Saban is an author, producer, philanthropist, and child advocate. Her published works include "Miracle Child," "Sins of the Mother," and "Griffin's Play Group."
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAIM SABAN | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| CHERYL SABAN | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| ADAM CHESNOFF | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| NIVEEN TADROS | GENERAL COUNSEL AND SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| KEN VAN DAMME | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| AMITAI RAZIEL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SCOTT ROSENBAUM | LEGAL ADVISOR | 1 | — |
| ROBERT CHUNG | LEGAL ADVISOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN PAUL ACEVES | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Saban Family Foundation provided a lead gift for the Television Academy's new state-of-the-art media center.
Nick and Terry Saban host 19th annual Nick\u2019s Kids Foundation Giveaway\---
**Contact Information:**
The Saban Family Foundation
Nick and Terry Saban host 19th annual Nick\u2019s Kids Foundation Giveaway\2121 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 800
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone: (310) 557-5100
EIN: 95-4769273
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Saban Family Foundation fund?
The foundation's primary purpose is to support children's health research and social welfare in Los Angeles, California, and in Israel. The foundation's areas of interest include: • Health, including mental health and medical research • Education • Children and youth • Jewish organizations • Arts and culture • Historic preservation • Social services • Veterans • Women's causes
How do I apply for a grant from The Saban Family Foundation?
**Grant Activity & Amounts:** • Annual giving: approximately $3.5 million • Grant range: $5,000 to $10,000,000+ • Average grant size: approximately $75,000 • Median grant: $250,000 • Total distributed since 2000: $420 million to approximately 1,000 causes and institutions **Application Process:** • Application method: Rolling basis • Letters of Inquiry accepted anytime • Contact for submissions: Jesse Bronner, Senior Manager/Director, North America • Letters must be submitted on organization le…
Where does The Saban Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation supports organizations across multiple geographic areas: • **Primary focus:** Los Angeles metropolitan area (health initiatives) • **Broader U.S. support:** Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Florida, New York, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Virginia, and Washington • **International:** Israel (particularly for Jewish causes) Specific cities where the foundation has provided support include Alexandria, Burbank, Hawthorne, Los Angeles, Memphis, New York, North Hollywood, Palm Be…
What size grants does The Saban Family Foundation award?
In 2024, The Saban Family Foundation awarded 5 grants totaling $3.3M — an average of about $657K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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