The Sack Foundation Inc
The Sack Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Killingworth, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $6K.
The Sack Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Sack Foundation Inc gave $6K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,863
- +95.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,173
- +56.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Sack Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mystic Seaport ($2K). Together the top 5 received $6K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 33 (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 Sack Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 61% 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2023) to $37K (2019). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mystic Seaport Mystic, CT | Unrestricted | $1,863 |
| Helping Hands Madison, CT | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Killingworth Fire Dept Killingworth, CT | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Meigs Point Nature Center Madison, CT | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Parmalee Farms Killingworth, CT | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $3 | $8,413 | $5,863 | 5 | $5,863 | $162 |
| 2023 | $8,410 | $1,564 | $4,550 | $3,000 | 4 | $3,000 | $474 |
| 2022 | $11,396 | $11,308 | $9,705 | $8,405 | 9 | $8,405 | $538 |
| 2021 | $9,793 | $10,001 | $16,285 | $15,035 | 8 | — | $578 |
| 2020 | $16,077 | $31,260 | $23,365 | $22,125 | 7 | — | $1,035 |
| 2019 | $9,980 | $36,366 | $37,712 | $36,517 | 15 | — | $719 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sack Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $162 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Sack Foundation Inc is led by David L. Sack, President on every filing since 2023 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David L. Sack
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Edward J. Sack (2019–2022) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Sack Foundation Inc
How much does The Sack Foundation Inc give each year?
The Sack Foundation Inc gave $6K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3K across 4 grants.
What is The Sack Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Sack Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,173, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Sack Foundation Inc give grants?
The Sack Foundation Inc gives mostly in Connecticut: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Madison, CT (2 grants) and Killingworth, CT (2 grants).
Does The Sack Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Sack Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Sack Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Sack Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Mystic Seaport ($1,863), Helping Hands ($1,000) and Killingworth Fire Dept ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How much is The Sack Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Sack Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $162 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Sack Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Sack Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7016765. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 14, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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