THE SARAH RALSTON FOUNDATION SUPPORTS AND ENHANCES THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF VULNERABLE AND UNDERSERVED OLDER ADULTS RESIDING IN PHILADELPHIA COUNTY. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$60.3M
+3.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.6M
+79.5% YoY
Grant Count
53
+12.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$68K
+59.2% YoY
About The Sarah Ralston Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Sarah Ralston Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in PHILADELPHIA, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $60.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 53 grants totaling $3.6M. Net investment income was $4.5M.
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 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $60,333,987 | $58,124,198 | $15,325,954 |
| Revenue | $4,583,549 | $44,688,276 | $1,322,100 |
| Expenses | $4,654,332 | $2,837,506 | $1,052,735 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $4,498,056 | $44,539,617 | $463,802 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
97 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from The Sarah Ralston Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Health Federation of Philadelphia ($250,000), Connectedly ($150,000), Overbrook West Neighbors - Own ($150,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AFFORDABLE HOUSING CENTERS OF PENNSYLVANIA PHILADELPHIA, PA | INNOVATIVE PROJECT SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| AFRICAN FAMILY HEALTH ORGANIZATION PHILADELPHIA, PA | INNOVATIVE PROJECT SUPPORT | $70,000 |
| ARTZ PHILADELPHIA PHILADELPHIA, PA | GENERAL OPERATION SUPPORT AND INNOVATIVE PROJECT SUPPORT GRANTS | $105,000 |
| BROAD STREET MINISTRY PHILADELPHIA, PA | GENERAL OPERATION SUPPORT GRANT | $50,000 |
| CARIE PHILADELPHIA, PA | GENERAL OPERATION SUPPORT GRANT | $50,000 |
| CARING FOR FRIENDS PHILADELPHIA, PA | INNOVATIVE PROJECT SUPPORT | $60,000 |
| CENTER IN THE PARK INC PHILADELPHIA, PA | GENERAL OPERATION SUPPORT AND INNOVATIVE PROJECT SUPPORT GRANTS | $110,000 |
| CHESTNUT HILL MEALS ON WHEELS FLOURTOWN, PA | GENERAL OPERATION SUPPORT GRANT | $21,600 |
| CONNECTEDLY PHILADELPHIA, PA | INNOVATIVE PROJECT SUPPORT - 2ND INSTALLMENT AND GENERAL OPERATION SUPPORT GRANT | $150,000 |
| COUNCIL FOR RELATIONSHIPS PHILADELPHIA, PA | INNOVATIVE PROJECT SUPPORT - 2ND INSTALLMENT | $75,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LYNETTE M KILLEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $294,077 |
| BENJAMIN T HOYLE MGA | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JERRY C JOHNSON MD | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| LARRY DANIELS MBA | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| THERESE DEVRIES NARZIKUL MBA | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| ALEXIS AHIAGBE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RANDALL J BRAUNFELD MA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANNE E CALLAN MPH CPH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARGIE DUBROW | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| U TARA HAYDEN MHSA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID NAGEL ESQ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL J WASSIL CPA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JUSTIN WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Sarah Ralston Foundation?
The Sarah Ralston Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in PHILADELPHIA, PA. It holds $60.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Sarah Ralston Foundation?
As of 2024, The Sarah Ralston Foundation holds $60.3M in total assets with $4.6M in annual revenue. It awarded 53 grants totaling $3.6M in 2024.
Where does The Sarah Ralston Foundation operate?
The Sarah Ralston Foundation has awarded grants in Florida, Illinois, Pennsylvania.
What size grants does The Sarah Ralston Foundation award?
In 2024, The Sarah Ralston Foundation awarded 53 grants totaling $3.6M — an average of about $68K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Sarah Ralston Foundation's EIN?
The Sarah Ralston Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-1387107. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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