The Sain-Orr and Royak-Deforest
THE SAIN-ORR AND ROYAK-DEFOREST is a private foundation based in Coral Gables, Florida. Its 2026 filing reports $82,500 in grants to 10 charitable organizations, including recipients in Florida and Washington, D.C.
Key facts about The Sain-Orr and Royak-Deforest
In short: The Sain-Orr and Royak-Deforest gave $83K across 10 grants in 2026 (avg $8K), mostly in Florida. 40% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 01-0567486
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026
- Annual giving (2026)
- $82,500
- Grants made (2026)
- 10
- Average grant
- $8,250
- Median grant
- $10,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (4 of 10, 2026)
- Total assets
- $1,553,527
- Primary geography
- Florida (94% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2026 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.6M
-1.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$83K
+3.1% YoY
Grant Count
10
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
+3.1% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sain-Orr and Royak-Deforest reported a distributable amount of $90K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is The Sain-Orr and Royak-Deforest open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 4 of 10 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 60% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+14%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filings do not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2026 grants include support for organizations whose missions address youth development and suicide prevention, immigrant services, diaper access for low-income families, arts, community services, and religious organizations. For example, Project YES describes its mission as preventing suicide and supporting the healthy development of youth through communication and education on gender and orientation. AYUDA describes its mission as advocating for low-income immigrants through legal, social, and language services, training, and outreach. Miami Diaper Bank describes its mission as distributing diapers and related products to low-income families and raising awareness about the need for diaper donations.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $82,500. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $10,000, with a median of $10,000. Recipients included Actor’s Playhouse ($10,000), Project YES ($10,000), Salvation Army ($10,000), St Mark’s Lutheran Church ($10,000), Sunrise Community Center ($10,000), The Social Cog ($10,000), The Villagers - Mary Brickell Movie ($10,000), AYUDA ($5,000), Christ the King Lutheran Church ($5,000), and Miami Diaper Bank ($2,500).
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2026 filing reports that 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 6% to recipients in Washington, D.C.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $73K (2023) to $103K (2022). In 2026 it made 10 grants totaling $83K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Actor's Playhouse ($10K). Together the top 10 received $83K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 52 (100%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Actor's Playhouse Coral Gables, FL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Project Yes Miami, FL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army Miami, FL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| St Mark's Lutheran Church Coral Gables, FL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Sunrise Community Center Miami, FL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Social Cog Aventura, FL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Villagers - Mary Brickell Movie Coral Gables, FL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Ayuda Washington, DC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Christ the King Lutheran Church Pinecrest, FL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Miami Diaper Bank Hialeah, FL | Charitable | $2,500 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,553,527 | $94,555 | $116,114 | $82,500 |
| 2025 | $1,575,086 | $163,822 | $110,110 | $80,000 |
| 2024 | $1,521,374 | $100,987 | $106,639 | $78,100 |
| Metric | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,553,527 | $1,575,086 | $1,521,374 |
| Revenue | $94,555 | $163,822 | $100,987 |
| Expenses | $116,114 | $110,110 | $106,639 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $89,764 | $85,448 | $83,549 |
| Net Investment Income | $68,205 | $139,160 | $77,897 |
| Distributable Amount | $90,387 | $87,231 | $82,938 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists John Admire and Pamela Admire as trustees.
The Sain-Orr and Royak-Deforest's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
John Admire
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$2K (2021) → $4K (2026)
Pamela Admire
Trustee
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
$2K (2021) → $7K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ruth Admire (2021–2024) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $7K, to Pamela Admire (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Contact
Mailing address: 2555 Ponce De Leon Blvd Suite 320, Coral Gables, FL 33134
Phone: (305) 444-6121
Frequently asked questions about The Sain-Orr and Royak-Deforest
How much does The Sain-Orr and Royak-Deforest give each year?
The Sain-Orr and Royak-Deforest gave $83K across 10 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $80K across 10 grants.
What is The Sain-Orr and Royak-Deforest's typical grant size?
The Sain-Orr and Royak-Deforest's median grant in 2026 was $10,000, and its average grant was $8,250, across 10 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Sain-Orr and Royak-Deforest that year got $7K on average.
Where does The Sain-Orr and Royak-Deforest give grants?
The Sain-Orr and Royak-Deforest gives mostly in Florida: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Coral Gables, FL (3 grants) and Miami, FL (3 grants).
Does The Sain-Orr and Royak-Deforest give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Sain-Orr and Royak-Deforest's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (10 grants).
Who are The Sain-Orr and Royak-Deforest's largest grantees?
The Sain-Orr and Royak-Deforest's largest 2026 grantees include Actor's Playhouse ($10,000), Project Yes ($10,000) and Salvation Army ($10,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The Sain-Orr and Royak-Deforest?
The Sain-Orr and Royak-Deforest reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $90K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $90K (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 does The Sain-Orr and Royak-Deforest fund?
The available filings do not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2026 grants include support for organizations whose missions address youth development and suicide prevention, immigrant services, diaper access for low-income families, arts, community services, and religious organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Sain-Orr and Royak-Deforest?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Sain-Orr and Royak-Deforest's EIN?
The Sain-Orr and Royak-Deforest's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0567486. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does The Sain-Orr and Royak-Deforest accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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