The Steve Sabol Foundation
The Steve Sabol Foundation is a private foundation based in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing lists grants for educational purposes and achievement awards, including grants to schools and individual recipients.
The Steve Sabol Foundation at a glance
In short: The Steve Sabol Foundation gave $36K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $36,338
- +1.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,303
- +1.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,175
- Total assets
- $267,128
- -7.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (56% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Steve Sabol Foundation
- Contact
Application contact: Amy Falkow
Mailing address: 1 Sabol Way, Mount Laurel, NJ 08053
Phone: (856) 222-2863
Email: amy.falkow@nflfilms.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Steve Sabol Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Capa High School ($8K). Together the top 8 received $24K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($12,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 48 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania (56%), New Jersey (32%), California (9%), and Texas (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Steve Sabol Foundation gives
- Giving grew 146% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 188% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2022) to $39K (2023). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $36K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Capa High School Philadelphia, PA | Educational | $7,500 |
| Essex County Schools of Technology Newark, NJ | Educational | $5,000 |
| 3 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $12,000 |
| Applecom Cupertino, CA | Achievement Award | $3,175 |
| Mastbaum High School Philadelphia, PA | Educational | $2,500 |
| Winslow Township High School Atco, NJ | Educational | $2,500 |
| Murrell Dobbins CTE High School Philadelphia, PA | Educational | $2,500 |
| The Recognition Source Arlington, TX | Achievement Award | $1,014 |
| Third Base Sports & Trophies Cherry Hill, NJ | Achievement Award | $149 |
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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 | $267,128 | $17,082 | $39,979 | $36,338 | 11 | $36,338 | $13,636 | $19,341 |
| 2024 | $290,025 | $17,292 | $39,063 | $35,788 | 11 | $35,788 | $14,018 | $19,127 |
| 2023 | $311,796 | $3,547 | $42,766 | $39,277 | 14 | $39,277 | $58 | $16,321 |
| 2022 | $351,015 | $-4,148 | $19,862 | $14,762 | 7 | $14,762 | — | $17,879 |
| 2021 | $375,025 | $4,885 | $26,990 | $20,000 | 5 | $20,000 | — | $19,014 |
| 2020 | $397,130 | $37,321 | $32,992 | $27,000 | 9 | — | $32,990 | $21,157 |
| 2019 | $392,801 | $8,446 | $26,611 | $21,000 | 4 | — | $10,093 | $20,723 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Steve Sabol Foundation reported a distributable amount of $19K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants list shows support for educational purposes and achievement awards.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 11 grants totaling $36,338. Grant amounts ranged from $149 to $7,500, with a median of $3,175. The largest grants included $7,500 to CAPA High School in Philadelphia for educational purposes and $5,000 to Essex County Schools of Technology in Newark for educational purposes. Three individual recipients received $4,000 each for achievement awards.
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing says that application forms and materials, deadlines, and restrictions on awards are per its bylaws.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Penelope Ashman, Patrick Keleher, and Ross Ketover as trustees.
The Steve Sabol Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Patrick Keleher
Trustee
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Penelope Ashman
Trustee
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ross Ketover
Trustee
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Steve Sabol Foundation
How much does The Steve Sabol Foundation give each year?
The Steve Sabol Foundation gave $36K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $36K across 11 grants.
What is The Steve Sabol Foundation's typical grant size?
The Steve Sabol Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,175, and its average grant was $3,303, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Steve Sabol Foundation give grants?
The Steve Sabol Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (32%) and California (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (3 grants).
Does The Steve Sabol Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The Steve Sabol Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Achievement Award" (6 grants) and "Educational" (5 grants).
Who are The Steve Sabol Foundation's largest grantees?
The Steve Sabol Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Capa High School ($7,500), Essex County Schools of Technology ($5,000) and Applecom ($3,175), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($12,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Steve Sabol Foundation?
The Steve Sabol Foundation reported $267K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $36K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $19K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Steve Sabol Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants list shows support for educational purposes and achievement awards. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Steve Sabol Foundation?
The Steve Sabol Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Steve Sabol Foundation's EIN?
The Steve Sabol Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3687995. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 3, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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