Private foundation · EIN 20-4225372 · Sarasota, Florida · Animal welfare

Sara Roberts Foundation Inc

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: 8 grants paid, $133K total, median $15K. 100% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
8
$133K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in FL
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.1M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Van Wezel FoundationSarasota, FLTo assist in animal rescue and preservation of their environment and youth education$30K
Mote Marine Laboratory IncSarasota, FLTo assist in animal rescue and preservation of their environment and youth education$25K
Wildlife Center of VeniceVenice, FLTo assist in animal rescue and preservation of their environment and youth education$25K
Lemur Conservation Foundation IncMyakka City, FLTo assist in animal rescue and preservation of their environment and youth education$20K
Honor Sanctuary IncBradenton, FLTo assist in animal rescue and preservation of their environment and youth education$10K
Suncoast Science Center Fab Lad SarasotaSarasota, FLTo assist in animal rescue and preservation of their environment and youth education$10K
Enviromential Conservancy of North PortNorth Port, FLTo assist in animal rescue and preservation of their environment and youth education$7,500
Humane Society of Sarasota County IncSarasota, FLTo assist in animal rescue and preservation of their environment and youth education$5,000

About this foundation

Sara Roberts Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Sarasota, Florida, tax-exempt since 2006. 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 Sara Roberts Foundation Inc 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 Sara Roberts Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $133K across 8 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Sara Roberts Foundation Inc give?

Florida (8 grants), per its latest filing.

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