The Sassoon Family Foundation
The Sassoon Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Beverly Hills, California. In 2024, it reported 42 grants totaling $598,819 to charitable organizations.
The Sassoon Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Sassoon Family Foundation gave $599K across 42 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), top state New York. 46% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $598,819
- -18.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 42
- +7.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,258
- -24.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,600
- Total assets
- $1,602,500
- -5.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 46% first-time grantees (19 of 41, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (48% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Sassoon Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9641 S Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Phone: (310) 237-2326
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Sassoon Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Friends of United Hatzalah ($178K). Together the top 10 received $500K.
Grant Size Distribution
190 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 172 grants of 190 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in New York (48%), California (32%), Florida (9%), Massachusetts (7%), and Michigan (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 42 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Sassoon Family Foundation open to new grantees?
46%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 19 of 41 grantees (46%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 49% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 21% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 831% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $497K (2021) to $839K (2020). In 2024 it made 42 grants totaling $599K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of United Hatzalah New York, NY | To Further the Charitable Efforts of the Organization. | $177,500 |
| Central Fund of Israel Cedarhurst, NY | To Further the Charitable Efforts of the Orginazation. | $80,000 |
| West Coast Torah Center Beverly Hills, CA | To Further the Charitable Efforts of the Organization. | $64,623 |
| Milken Institute Santa Monica, CA | To Further the Charitable Efforts of the Organization | $47,952 |
| Jewish News Service Inc Allston, MA | To Further the Charitable Efforts of the Orginazation. | $40,000 |
| Jewish Culture High School Inc Fortlauderdale, FL | To Further the Charitable Efforts of the Organization | $28,500 |
| Stephen Wise Temple Los Angeles, CA | To Further the Charitable Efforts of the Organization | $20,949 |
| Friends of Duvdevan Southfield, MI | To Further the Charitable Efforts of the Organization | $18,000 |
| Traveling Press Fund Inc St Petersburg, FL | To Further the Charitable Efforts of the Organization | $12,500 |
| Sasson and Simcha Inc N Miami Beach, FL | To Further the Charitable Efforts of the Organization | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,602,500 | $443,519 | $624,953 | $598,819 | 42 | $609,208 | $65,002 | $73,274 |
| 2023 | $1,701,273 | $337,557 | $736,093 | $733,171 | 39 | $735,143 | $38,792 | $83,915 |
| 2022 | $1,971,243 | $1,096,275 | $618,024 | $617,075 | 37 | $617,075 | — | $59,762 |
| 2021 | $1,483,309 | $204,932 | $539,634 | $496,586 | 32 | $496,586 | — | $77,845 |
| 2020 | $1,835,831 | $21,075 | $842,086 | $838,683 | 40 | — | $19,435 | $128,701 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sassoon Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $73K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Friends of United Hatzalah says it raises funds for nonprofit medical and trauma-related first responder services, focusing most of its support on United Hatzalah of Israel. Friends of Duvdevan describes its work as supporting veterans of an Israeli armed forces special forces unit through medical care, leadership training, and educational assistance. Merkaz Hatorah Community Kollel says it advances the study of the Talmud and Jewish law by Torah scholars.
Other 2024 recipients include Chai Lifeline, which describes providing assistance to children, families, and communities facing illness, crisis, or loss, and Israel Special Kids Fund, which says it works to improve the quality of life of disabled and seriously ill children.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 42 grants totaling $598,819. Grants ranged from $180 to $177,500, with a median grant of $3,600. Among the largest awards were $177,500 to Friends of United Hatzalah, $80,000 to Central Fund of Israel, $64,623 to West Coast Torah Center, $47,952 to Milken Institute, and $40,000 to Jewish News Service Inc. The filing describes the grants’ purposes as furthering the charitable efforts of the recipient organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sunny Sassoon as president, Debbie Sassoon as secretary, Victor Sassoon as vice president, and Michelle Sassoon as treasurer.
The Sassoon Family Foundation is led by Sunny Sassoon, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sunny Sassoon
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debbie Sassoon
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michelle Sassoon
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Victor Sassoon
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Sassoon Family Foundation
How much does The Sassoon Family Foundation give each year?
The Sassoon Family Foundation gave $599K across 42 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $733K across 39 grants.
What is The Sassoon Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Sassoon Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,600, and its average grant was $14,258, across 42 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Sassoon Family Foundation that year got $14K on average.
Where does The Sassoon Family Foundation give grants?
The Sassoon Family Foundation's top state is New York, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (32%) and Florida (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (12 grants), Beverly Hills, CA (5 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and West Hollywood, CA (2 grants).
Does The Sassoon Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 42 grants with a stated purpose on The Sassoon Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further the Charitable Efforts of the Organization." (40 grants).
Who are The Sassoon Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Sassoon Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Friends of United Hatzalah ($177,500), Central Fund of Israel ($80,000) and West Coast Torah Center ($64,623), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Sassoon Family Foundation?
The Sassoon Family Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $609K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $73K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Sassoon Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Sassoon Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Sassoon Family Foundation's EIN?
The Sassoon Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3872022. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Sassoon Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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