The Sant Foundation
The Sant Foundation is a private foundation, based in St. Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. In 2020, it awarded 3 grants totaling $188K. Net investment income was $6K.
The Sant Foundation at a glance
In short: The Sant Foundation gave $188K across 3 grants in 2020 (avg $63K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $188,472
- +1464.1% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 3
- -88.5% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $62,824
- +13455.4% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (99% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who The Sant Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund ($187K). Together the top 3 received $188K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 29 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2019) to $188K (2020). In 2020 it made 3 grants totaling $188K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund Boston, MA | General | $187,322 |
| Walker Leadership Institute Webster Groves, MO | General | $1,000 |
| Urban League of Metropolitan Saint Louis Inc St. Louis, MO | General | $150 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $10,717 | $191,027 | $188,472 | 3 | $6,011 | $7,549 |
| 2019 | $81,270 | $12,704 | $14,091 | $12,050 | 26 | $8,957 | $13,939 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sant Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Sant Foundation's 2020 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Almira B. Sant
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John T. Sant
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John T. Sant Jr.
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "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 Sant Foundation
How much does The Sant Foundation give each year?
The Sant Foundation gave $188K across 3 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $12K across 26 grants.
What is The Sant Foundation's typical grant size?
The Sant Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $1,000, and its average grant was $62,824, across 3 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Sant Foundation give grants?
The Sant Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Sant Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Sant Foundation's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
How much is The Sant Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, The Sant Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Sant Foundation's EIN?
The Sant Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1430070. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 23, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2020
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