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.
The Sar Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Sar Foundation Inc gave $4.0M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $4.0M), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,992,822
- +2395.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,992,822
- +2395.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,992,822
- Total assets
- $5,097,640
- +81.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Sar Foundation Inc
Open Grants
8 open opportunities from The Sar Foundation Inc
Americanism Elementary School Poster Contest
The Sar Foundation Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
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
Deadline not published
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
Deadline not published
Who The Sar Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution ($4.0M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Sar Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 433% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $160K (2023) to $8.8M (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $4.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution Louisville, KY | To assist the national society of the sons of the American revolution in educating the public about the American revolution and promoting patriotism. | $3,992,822 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,097,640 | $4,632,127 | $4,283,427 | $3,992,822 | 1 | $192,109 |
| 2023 | $2,804,817 | $1,062,553 | $386,255 | $160,027 | 1 | $92,153 |
| 2022 | $2,055,750 | $1,346,671 | $9,068,964 | $8,830,456 | 1 | $664,809 |
| 2021 | $12,240,583 | $3,068,872 | $986,641 | $749,669 | 1 | $1,093,777 |
| 2020 | $9,959,164 | $881,698 | $935,291 | $772,614 | 1 | $423,086 |
About The Sar Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Sar Foundation Inc is a public charity, 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 grant totaling $4.0M. Net investment income was $192K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Sar Foundation Inc is led by William Lee Popham, President to since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 16 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William Lee Popham
President to
Director to → Director to & President to, 2023
Director to & President to → President to, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel McKelvie
Vice President to & President to
Director to → Director to & Vice President to, 2023
Director to & Vice President to → Vice President to & President to, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd Bale
Executive Director
Executive Director From → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Scroggins
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John L. Dodd
Chairman to
Treasurer to & Secretary to → Secretary to & Chairman to, 2023
Secretary to & Chairman to → Chairman to, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Darryl S. Addington
Secretary to & Chairman to
Director to & Treasurer to → Treasurer to & Secretary to, 2023
Treasurer to & Secretary to → Secretary to & Chairman to, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
C. Bruce Pickette
Director to
Secretary to & Chair → Chairman to & Director to, 2023
Chairman to & Director to → Director to, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Davis L. Wright
Director to
Vice President to & Chair → Vice President to & Director to, 2023
Vice President to & Director to → Director to, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan Krebs
Director of Finance
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phillip Bloyd
Director of Foundation
Development Manager → Director of Foundation, 2023
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samuel C. Powell
Director to & Vice President to
Director to → Director to & Vice President to, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Douglas T. Collins
Director to
Vice President to → Vice President to & Director to, 2022
Vice President to & Director to → Director to, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey D. Thomas
Director to
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James W. Klinger
Director to
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael J. Elston
Treasurer to & Secretary to
Director to → Treasurer to, 2023
Treasurer to → Treasurer to & Secretary to, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William A. Greenly
Treasurer to
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Joseph W. Dooley (2020–2023) — President to
- Former: Edmon McKinley (2023) — Chancellor to
- Former: Donald Shaw (2020–2022) — Executive Director to
- Former: Warren M. Alter (2020–2022) — Director to
- Former: Daniel K. Woodruff (2021–2022) — Director to
- Former: John T. Manning (2020–2021) — Chairman to
- Former: Rt Rev Louis V. Carlson Jr. (2020–2021) — Director to
- Former: Mary Butts (2020) — Former Director of Finance
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Sar Foundation Inc
How much does The Sar Foundation Inc give each year?
The Sar Foundation Inc gave $4.0M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $160K across 1 grant.
How large is The Sar Foundation Inc?
The Sar Foundation Inc reported $5.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.6M.
Where does The Sar Foundation Inc operate?
The Sar Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Kentucky.
What is The Sar Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Sar Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4514524. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 1, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 21, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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