Private foundation · EIN 38-3347262 · Ann Arbor, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Saddle 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: 7 grants paid, $1.6M total, median $250K. 43% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
7
$1.6M
Median grant
$250K
Stays in MI
43%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.9M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
YMCA of San FranciscoembarcaderoSan Francisco, CAUse consistent w/501(c)(3) status$350K
American Red Cross N Ca Coastal RegionSan Francisco, CAUse consistent w501(c)(3) status$333K
Healthright 360San Francisco, CAUse consistent w/501(c)(3) status$300K
Umrc Foundation - Howard S Holmes Endowment FundChelsea, MIUse consistent w/501(c)(3) status$250K
Mar AllianceAustin, TXUse consistent w/501(c)(3) status$150K
Main Street Park AllianceChelsea, MIUse consistent w/501(c)(3) status$125K
Washtenaw 100 IncAnn Arbor, MIUse consistent w/501(c)(3) status$100K

By state: California 3 · Michigan 3 · Texas 1

About this foundation

Saddle Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Ann Arbor, Michigan, administered in care of Erik H Serr, tax-exempt since 1997. 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 Saddle 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 Saddle Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.6M across 7 grants, a median of $250K.

Where does Saddle Foundation give?

California (3 grants), Michigan (3 grants), Texas (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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