The Sasco Foundation Corporation
The Sasco Foundation Corporation is a private foundation, based in Memphis, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $33K. Net investment income was $465.
The Sasco Foundation Corporation at a glance
In short: The Sasco Foundation Corporation gave $33K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $33,000
- -72.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,500
- -58.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $16,500
- Total assets
- $1,345,428
- -4.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Sasco Foundation Corporation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Semper Fi & America's Fund ($18K). Together the top 2 received $33K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 14 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Sasco Foundation Corporation gives
- Giving grew 3200% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 959% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2022) to $120K (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Semper Fi & America's Fund Oceanside, CA | To help support service members, veterans, and military families to have access to the resources necessary to achieve optimal health and wellness. | $18,000 |
| The Miller Foundation Orange, CA | Fundraise to help children's hospital of Orange county and provide scholarships for deserving students. | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,345,428 | $5,640 | $41,980 | $33,000 | 2 | $36,805 | $465 | $3,839 |
| 2024 | $1,402,751 | $79,106 | $129,211 | $120,000 | 3 | $121,925 | $4,616 | $1,326 |
| 2023 | $1,505,707 | $-926,422 | $40,483 | $36,790 | 6 | $38,540 | $5,787 | $915 |
| 2022 | $2,352,822 | $109,918 | $12,484 | $1,000 | 1 | $1,000 | $102,204 | $816 |
| 2021 | $2,318,063 | $209,957 | $90,113 | $81,456 | 2 | — | $203,236 | $136,193 |
| 2020 | $1,646,009 | $182,707 | $6,400 | — | — | — | $176,398 | $91,813 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sasco Foundation Corporation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Sasco Foundation Corporation is led by Larry H. Smead, Chairman on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Larry H. Smead
Chairman
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Sasco Foundation Corporation
How much does The Sasco Foundation Corporation give each year?
The Sasco Foundation Corporation gave $33K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $120K across 3 grants.
How large is The Sasco Foundation Corporation?
The Sasco Foundation Corporation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $37K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Sasco Foundation Corporation operate?
The Sasco Foundation Corporation has awarded grants in California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Texas.
What is The Sasco Foundation Corporation's EIN?
The Sasco Foundation Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-2286657. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Sasco Foundation Corporation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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