The Sar Foundation Inc
TO RECEIVE AND ADMINISTER FUNDS FOR THE NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION (NSSAR), A TAX-EXEMPT AFFILIATE, TO ASSIST WITH THE PURPOSE OF EDUCATING THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION AND TO PROMOTE PATRIOTISM.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.1M
+81.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.0M
+2395.1% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4.0M
+2395.1% YoY
About The Sar Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Sar Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LOUISVILLE, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $4.0M. Net investment income was $192K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,097,640 | $2,804,817 | $12,240,583 |
| Revenue | $4,632,127 | $1,062,553 | $3,068,872 |
| Expenses | $4,283,427 | $386,255 | $986,641 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $192,109 | $92,153 | $1,093,777 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
8 open opportunities from The Sar Foundation Inc
Americanism Elementary School Poster Contest
THE SAR FOUNDATION INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Arthur M. & Berdena King Eagle Scout Award
THE SAR FOUNDATION INC
Amount
$10,000 (1st place), $6,000 (2nd place), $4,000 (3rd place), $500 (4th-5th place), $200 (6th-10th place)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Dr. Tom and Betty Lawrence American History Teacher Award
THE SAR FOUNDATION INC
Amount
Up to $5,000 per winner (includes trip and cash stipend)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| C BRUCE PICKETTE | DIRECTOR TO 7/25 | 1 | — |
| DANIEL MCKELVIE | VP TO 7/24; PRES TO 7/25 | 5 | — |
| DARRYL S ADDINGTON | SECRETARY TO 7/24; CHAIRMAN TO 7/25 | 5 | — |
| DAVIS L WRIGHT | DIRECTOR TO 7/25 | 1 | — |
| DOUGLAS T COLLINS | DIRECTOR TO 7/24 | 2 | — |
| DR SAMUEL C POWELL | DIRECTOR TO 7/24; VP TO 7/25 | 1 | — |
| JAMES W KLINGER | DIRECTOR TO 7/25 | 1 | — |
| JEFFREY D THOMAS | DIRECTOR TO 7/25 | 1 | — |
| JOHN L DODD | CHAIRMAN TO 7/24 | — | — |
| MICHAEL J ELSTON | TREASURER TO 7/24; SECRETARY TO 7/25 | 5 | — |
| WILLIAM A GREENLY | TREASURER TO 7/25 | 3 | — |
| WILLIAM LEE POPHAM | PRESIDENT TO 7/24 | 1 | — |
| TODD BALE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 7/24 | 5 | — |
| MEGAN KREBS | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 5 | — |
| MICHAEL SCROGGINS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 7/25 | 5 | — |
| PHILLIP BLOYD | DIRECTOR OF FOUNDATION | 35 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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