Private foundation · EIN 36-4846167 · Laguna Beach, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Witte-Sakamoto Family 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $25K total, median $13K. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
2
$25K
Median grant
$13K
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Downtown Dog RescuePasadena, CAGeneral support$15K
FriendshipLaguna Beach, CAGeneral support$10K

About this foundation

Witte-Sakamoto Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Laguna Beach, California, administered in care of William a Witte, tax-exempt since 2017. 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 Witte-Sakamoto Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Witte-Sakamoto Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $25K across 2 grants, a median of $13K.

Where does Witte-Sakamoto Family Foundation give?

California (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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