The Sahandaywi Foundation
Supporting organization of California community foundation. Charitable grant making.
The Sahandaywi Foundation at a glance
In short: The Sahandaywi Foundation gave $45K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $45,000
- -43.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,000
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $701,531
- -8.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Sahandaywi Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Los Angeles Master Chorale Association ($15K). Together the top 3 received $45K.
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 67 grants of 70 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Sahandaywi Foundation gives
- Giving fell 75% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $45K (2024) to $250K (2020). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Master Chorale Association Los Angeles, CA | ARTS | $15,000 |
| Los Angeles Opera Los Angeles, CA | ARTS | $15,000 |
| Pasadena Playhouse State Theatre of California Inc Pasadena, CA | ARTS | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $701,531 | $37,027 | $104,239 | $45,000 | 3 | $37,027 |
| 2023 | $762,363 | $27,010 | $137,031 | $80,000 | 5 | $27,010 |
| 2022 | $854,922 | $27,792 | $262,179 | $188,000 | 10 | $27,792 |
| 2021 | $1,199,070 | $19,928 | $269,797 | $178,000 | 8 | $19,928 |
| 2020 | $1,415,600 | $57,403 | $274,372 | $250,000 | 44 | $57,403 |
About The Sahandaywi Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Sahandaywi Foundation is a public charity, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $702K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $45K. Net investment income was $37K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Sahandaywi Foundation is led by Don R. Conlan, Chairman & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Don R. Conlan
Chairman & President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph M. Lumarda
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marilyn Conlan
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brooke Pinnix
Secretary
Treasurer → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Cobb
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Maria Teresa Mosqueda (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: George Dulgeryan (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Todd Yuba (2020) — 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 Sahandaywi Foundation
How much does The Sahandaywi Foundation give each year?
The Sahandaywi Foundation gave $45K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $80K across 5 grants.
What is The Sahandaywi Foundation's typical grant size?
The Sahandaywi Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $15,000, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Sahandaywi Foundation give grants?
The Sahandaywi Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does The Sahandaywi Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Sahandaywi Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Arts" (3 grants).
How large is The Sahandaywi Foundation?
The Sahandaywi Foundation reported $702K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $37K.
What is The Sahandaywi Foundation's EIN?
The Sahandaywi Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4608299. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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