The Sabes Family Foundation
The Sabes Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Minnetonka, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $67K. Net investment income was $97K.
The Sabes Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Sabes Family Foundation gave $67K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $67,000
- +13300.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +400.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,400
- +2580.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $2,757,151
- -0.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (52% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The Sabes Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was DAF1 LLC ($32K). Together the top 5 received $67K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 24 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Sabes Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 670% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 51% 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 $500 (2023) to $67K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $67K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DAF1 LLC Las Vegas, NV | Charitable | $32,000 |
| LJD Events Afton, MN | Lumberjack Days | $20,000 |
| Ujamaa Place Saint Paul, MN | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Adath Jeshurun Congregation Minnetonka, MN | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Lake Minnetonka Association Excelsior, MN | Charitable | $500 |
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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 | $2,757,151 | $107,383 | $79,082 | $67,000 | 5 | $68,844 | $97,209 | $135,516 |
| 2023 | $2,758,191 | $113,821 | $16,179 | $500 | 1 | $2,317 | $100,126 | $130,106 |
| 2022 | $2,586,135 | $216,076 | $21,505 | $4,800 | 6 | $6,475 | $201,405 | $120,032 |
| 2021 | $2,397,520 | $102,161 | $47,386 | $8,700 | 7 | $10,225 | $63,824 | $108,100 |
| 2020 | $2,039,067 | $450,516 | $130,964 | $4,300 | 5 | — | — | $100,951 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sabes Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $136K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Sabes Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jon Sabes
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Sabes
Trustee
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 Sabes Family Foundation
How much does The Sabes Family Foundation give each year?
The Sabes Family Foundation gave $67K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $500 across 1 grant.
What is The Sabes Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Sabes Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $12,000, and its average grant was $13,400, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Sabes Family Foundation give grants?
The Sabes Family Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Nevada (48%).
Does The Sabes Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Sabes Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (4 grants).
Who are The Sabes Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Sabes Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include DAF1 LLC ($32,000), LJD Events ($20,000) and Ujamaa Place ($12,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Sabes Family Foundation?
The Sabes Family Foundation reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $69K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $136K (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.
What is The Sabes Family Foundation's EIN?
The Sabes Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1699714. 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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