The Sayre Foundation Inc
The Sayre Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Smithville, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 18 grants totaling $70K.
The Sayre Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Sayre Foundation Inc gave $70K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $70,228
- +180.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +500.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,902
- -53.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,733
- Total assets
- $1,177
- -73.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (84% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who The Sayre Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2024) to $70K (2025). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 18 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $70,228 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,177 | $67,550 | $70,824 | $70,228 | 18 | $70,228 |
| 2024 | $4,451 | $31,720 | $27,269 | $25,000 | 3 | $27,269 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Sayre Foundation Inc is led by Brian E. Sayre, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brian E. Sayre
President
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amber M. Sayre
Secretary
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James J. Finch
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan E. Sayre
Vice President
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Sayre Foundation Inc
How much does The Sayre Foundation Inc give each year?
The Sayre Foundation Inc gave $70K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $25K across 3 grants.
What is The Sayre Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Sayre Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,733, and its average grant was $3,902, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Sayre Foundation Inc give grants?
The Sayre Foundation Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Carolina (7%) and Florida (5%).
Does The Sayre Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on The Sayre Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Relief and Benevolence Funding" (5 grants), "Evangelism" (5 grants) and "Discipleship and Training" (5 grants).
How large is The Sayre Foundation Inc?
The Sayre Foundation Inc reported $1K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $68K.
What is The Sayre Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Sayre Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-3727668. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 14, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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