The Sancti Foundation Inc
The Sancti Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 filing reports 13 grants totaling $1,334,300, each described as supporting educational, research, and development efforts.
The Sancti Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Sancti Foundation Inc gave $1.3M across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $103K), mostly in California. 46% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,334,300
- +253.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +30.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $102,638
- +171.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $1,074,417
- +34783.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 46% first-time grantees (6 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (59% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Sancti Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing lists Gideon Salzman-Gubbay as the contact. Form and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions are listed as N/A. The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Gideon Salzman-Gubbay
Mailing address: 14 Wall Street 20Fl, New York, NY 10005
Phone: (929) 888-5869
Email: gideon@ace91.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Sancti Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was USC Shoah Foundation ($450K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 41 (54%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in California (59%), Massachusetts (22%), New York (15%), and Connecticut (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Sancti Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
46%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 13 grantees (46%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $106K; repeat grants $100K. How we count
Medians: $48K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 46% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $378K (2023) to $3.3M (2022). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| USC Shoah Foundation Los Angeles, CA | To Support Educational, Research and Development Efforts | $450,000 |
| Harvard University Cambridge, MA | To Support Educational, Research and Development Efforts | $270,000 |
| Gordon Philantropies Los Angeles, CA | To Support Educational, Research and Development Efforts | $250,000 |
| New York University New York, NY | To Support Educational, Research and Development Efforts | $100,000 |
| Hopkins School New Haven, CT | To Support Educational, Research and Development Efforts | $50,000 |
| Barnard College New York, NY | To Support Educational, Research and Development Efforts | $50,000 |
| Chautauqua Institution Chautauqua, NY | To Support Educational, Research and Development Efforts | $50,000 |
| The Film Collaborative Los Angeles, CA | To Support Educational, Research and Development Efforts | $45,000 |
| Asia Society Southern California Los Angeles, CA | To Support Educational, Research and Development Efforts | $22,500 |
| Facing History Boston, MA | To Support Educational, Research and Development Efforts | $20,000 |
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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 | $1,074,417 | $2,977,302 | $1,905,965 | $1,334,300 | 13 | $1,869,292 | $15,599 |
| 2023 | $3,080 | $192,975 | $512,220 | $378,000 | 10 | $378,000 | $5,386 |
| 2022 | $322,325 | $3,680,000 | $3,370,675 | $3,321,525 | 18 | $3,321,525 | $24,048 |
| 2021 | $13,000 | $18,000 | $5,000 | — | — | — | $172 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sancti Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $16K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. The 2024 grant purposes are described as support for educational, research, and development efforts.
Among the organizations it supported, NYU describes its primary missions as education, research and scholarship, and patient care. Barnard College says it aims to provide a high-quality liberal arts education to young women. Chautauqua Institution describes its work as exploring human values and enriching life through programming on religious, social, and political issues. The Film Collaborative says it provides independent filmmakers with educational materials and services including film distribution and impact marketing. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions and work.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $1,334,300. Grant amounts ranged from $1,800 to $450,000, with a median of $50,000.
The largest reported grants included $450,000 to USC Shoah Foundation, $270,000 to Harvard University, $250,000 to Gordon Philanthropies, and $100,000 to New York University. Other reported grants included $50,000 each to Hopkins School, Barnard College, and Chautauqua Institution; $45,000 to The Film Collaborative; $22,500 to Asia Society Southern California; $20,000 each to Facing History and Simon Wiesenthal Center; and $5,000 to Women in Film.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Cecilia Chan as president and director, Keith Miller as director, and Gideon Salzman-Gubbay as treasurer and director.
The Sancti Foundation Inc is led by Cecilia Chan, President & Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cecilia Chan
President & Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Gideon Salzman-Gubbay
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Keith Miller
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Sancti Foundation Inc
How much does The Sancti Foundation Inc give each year?
The Sancti Foundation Inc gave $1.3M across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $378K across 10 grants.
What is The Sancti Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Sancti Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $102,638, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Sancti Foundation Inc that year got $106K on average.
Where does The Sancti Foundation Inc give grants?
The Sancti Foundation Inc gives mostly in California: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (22%) and New York (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (6 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does The Sancti Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on The Sancti Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Educational, Research and Development Efforts" (13 grants).
Who are The Sancti Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Sancti Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include USC Shoah Foundation ($450,000), Harvard University ($270,000) and Gordon Philantropies ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Sancti Foundation Inc?
The Sancti Foundation Inc reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $16K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Sancti Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. The 2024 grant purposes are described as support for educational, research, and development efforts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Sancti Foundation Inc?
The 2024 filing lists Gideon Salzman-Gubbay as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Sancti Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Sancti Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1480524. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Sancti Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-sancti-foundation-inc-morg_91512eedbefe4b65a3be89772fcb2cfe
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