The Sank Family Foundation Inc
The Sank Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including civil liberties, combating antisemitism and hate, vision services, medical care, reproductive rights, education, LGBTQ+ advocacy, human rights, and housing.
The Sank Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Sank Family Foundation Inc gave $185K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), top state New York. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $185,100
- +9.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,119
- +9.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,519,366
- +2.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 26, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (41% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Sank Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1369 Pasadena Avenue Ne, Atlanta, GA 30306-3160
Phone: (404) 881-8508
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Sank Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was ACLU of Georgia ($20K). Together the top 10 received $145K.
Grant Size Distribution
123 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 123 grants of 123 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in New York (41%), Georgia (37%), the District of Columbia (14%), New Jersey (5%), and Massachusetts (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Sank Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 26 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 151% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $121K (2020) to $200K (2022). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $185K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ACLU of Georgia Atlanta, GA | Advocacy for Rights & Liberties | $20,000 |
| Anti Defamation League New York, NY | Fighting Anti Semitism & Hate | $20,000 |
| Center for the Visually Impaired Atlanta, GA | Help Visually Impaired | $20,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Medical Care for Those in Need of It | $15,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Foundation Washingt, DC | Support Reproductive Rights | $15,000 |
| Yaffed Foundation Brooklyn, NY | Ultra Orthodox Education | $15,000 |
| Drew University Madison, NJ | Support University Programs | $10,000 |
| Human Rights Campaign Washington, DC | Care, Research & Advocacy | $10,000 |
| Sage New York, NY | Advocacy Services for LGBT Elders | $10,000 |
| GLNS New York, NY | Advocacy & Support for Gay Youths | $10,000 |
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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 | $2,519,366 | $166,123 | $209,354 | $185,100 | 26 | $185,100 | $27,815 | $122,441 |
| 2023 | $2,468,574 | $81,679 | $191,202 | $169,350 | 26 | $169,350 | $38,721 | $117,184 |
| 2022 | $2,285,075 | $54,410 | $223,629 | $200,000 | 26 | $200,040 | $33,681 | $128,366 |
| 2021 | $2,946,778 | $118,470 | $196,303 | $170,300 | 25 | $170,355 | $38,595 | $140,726 |
| 2020 | $2,789,737 | $58,036 | $125,611 | $121,200 | 20 | — | $58,036 | $133,844 |
| 2018 | $-56,259 | $401 | $57,010 | — | — | — | $1 | $17 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sank Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $122K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with a range of missions. For example, the Center for the Visually Impaired says its mission is to financially assist the organization; Drew University describes itself as a liberal arts university with undergraduate and graduate schools; and the Human Rights Campaign says it works to promote the social welfare of the LGBTQ+ community and end discrimination. Habitat for Humanity says it seeks to eliminate poverty housing and make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $185,100. Grants ranged from $100 to $20,000, with a median of $5,000. Among its largest grants were:
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Zachary B Sank is listed as an officer on the 2024 filing.
The Sank Family Foundation Inc's only listed officer is Zachary B. Sank, Officer on every filing since 2018 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Zachary B. Sank
Officer
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2024. "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 Sank Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Sank Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Sank Family Foundation Inc gave $185K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $169K across 26 grants.
What is The Sank Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Sank Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,119, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Sank Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Sank Family Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Georgia (37%) and District of Columbia (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (10 grants), New York, NY (6 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Sank Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on The Sank Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support University Programs" (3 grants) and "Create & Distribute Educ. Programs" (3 grants).
Who are The Sank Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Sank Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include ACLU of Georgia ($20,000), Anti Defamation League ($20,000) and Center for the Visually Impaired ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Sank Family Foundation Inc?
The Sank Family Foundation Inc reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $185K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $122K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Sank Family Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with a range of missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Sank Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Sank Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Sank Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4601719. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2024.
Does The Sank Family Foundation Inc 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS November 12, 2019)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Sank Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-sank-family-foundation-inc-morg_becaaa5e2aaf4ba980dab074c388f0f3
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