Private foundation · EIN 13-3264132 · Danvers, Massachusetts

Sacharuna Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 25 grants paid, $777K total, median $25K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
25
$777K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in MA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.4M

Grants paid in 2024

25 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore, MDExempt purpose$140K
World Wildlife FundWashington, DCExempt purpose$113K
Piedmont Environmental CouncilWarrenton, VAExempt purpose$68K
The Putney SchoolPutney, VTExempt purpose$50K
Yew Mountain CenterHilsboro, WVExempt purpose$43K
Endangered Species CoalitionWashington, DCExempt purpose$30K
Appalachian Mountain AdvocatesCharlottesville, VAExempt purpose$25K
Chama Peak Landowners AllianceDurango, COExempt purpose$25K
Children of Tibet Trust FoundationBentonville, VAExempt purpose$25K
EarthworksWashington, DCExempt purpose$25K
San Juan Citizens AllianceDurango, COExempt purpose$25K
Social and Environmental EntrpreneursCalabasas, CAExempt purpose$25K
Sustainable Markets FoundationNew York, NYExempt purpose$25K
Western Environmental Law CenterTaos, NMExempt purpose$25K
The Conservation FundArlington, VAExempt purpose$25K
Smokey House CenterDanby, VTExempt purpose$20K
African People & WildlifeBernardsville, NJExempt purpose$15K
Southwest Learning Centers IncSanta Fe, NMExempt purpose$15K
Allegheny Blue Ridge AllianceMonterey, VAExempt purpose$10K
McKenna Academy of Natural PhilosophyMill Valley, CAExempt purpose$10K
University of Hawaii FoundationHonolulu, HIExempt purpose$10K
Virginia Working LandscapesHume, VAExempt purpose$10K
Forest CollectiveArvada, COExempt purpose$9,000
Tibet HouseNew York, NYExempt purpose$7,000
Bull Run Mountain ConservancyBroad Run, VAExempt purpose$2,500

By state: District of Columbia 3 · Virginia 7 · Maryland 1 · Vermont 2 · Colorado 3 · West Virginia 1

About this foundation

Sacharuna Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Danvers, Massachusetts, administered in care of Perefrine Financial Corporation, tax-exempt since 1985. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Sacharuna Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Sacharuna Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $777K across 25 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Sacharuna Foundation give?

District of Columbia (3 grants), Virginia (7 grants), Maryland (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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