Private foundation · EIN 73-1681596 · Santa Barbara, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Sangham 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: 54 grants paid, $300K total, median $2,000. 26% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
54
$300K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in CA
26%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.8M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Snake River WaterkeeperBoise, IDIn furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose$40K
Environmental Defense FundNew York, NYIn furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose$40K
Southern Environmental Law CenterCharlottesville, VAIn furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose$40K
PearPortland, ORIn furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose$25K
Western Watersheds ProjectHailey, IDIn furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose$20K
The American Himalayan FoundationSan Francisco, CAIn furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose$20K
Crane Country Day SchoolSanta Barbara, CAIn furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose$10K
Dunn SchoolLos Olivos, CAIn furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose$10K
Amigos of Costa Rica IncWashington, DCNicoya peninsula waterkeepercasa sonja$5,500
Cascades Academy of Central OregonBend, ORIn furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose$5,000
Kaniksu Land TrustSandpoint, IDIn furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose$5,000
Riviera Ridge SchoolSanta Barbara, CAIn furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose$5,000
Rock Creek Alliance IncSandpoint, IDIn furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose$5,000
Sandpoint Waldorf SchoolSandpoint, IDIn furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose$5,000
Maui Nui Marine Resource CouncilKahului, HIIn furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose$4,000
Flourish FoundationKetchum, IDIn furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose$3,500
Higher GroundKetchum, IDIn furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose$3,500
Hope for LifeKetchum, IDIn furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose$3,500
The Advocates for Survivors of Domestic ViolenceHailey, IDIn furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose$3,500
The Hunger CoalitionBellevue, IDIn furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose$3,500
World Central KitchenWashington, DCIn furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose$3,000
Friends of Ramana's Garden IncWashington, DCIn furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose$2,500
Blaine County Recreation DistrictHailey, IDIn furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose$2,000
Goleta Valley Girls Softball AssociationGoleta, CAIn furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose$2,000
Goleta Valley South Little LeagueSanta Barbara, CAIn furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose$2,000
Maui Humane SocietyPuunene, HIIn furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose$2,000
Pa'ia Youth Council IncPaia, HIIn furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose$2,000
Salmon River ClinicStanley, IDIn furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose$2,000
Storyteller Children's CenterSanta Barbara, CAIn furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose$2,000
The Nature ConservancyArlington, VAIn furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose$2,000
Transition HouseSanta Barbara, CAIn furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose$2,000
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYIn furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose$1,500
Foodbank of Santa Barbara CountySanta Barbara, CAIn furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose$1,500
Santa Barbara ZooSanta Barbara, CAIn furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose$1,500
Boys and Girls Club of Santa Barbara IncSanta Barbara, CAIn furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose$1,000
CASASanta Barbara, CAIn furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose$1,000
Family Life CenterKahului, HIMakena surf fundraiser to support ohana hope village$1,000
Girls IncSanta Barbara, CAIn furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose$1,000
Grow Some GoodWailuku, HIIn furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose$1,000
Hospice of the Wood River ValleyFargo, NDIn furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose$1,000
Maui Food Bank IncWailuku, HIIn furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose$1,000
Santa Barbara Rescue MissionSanta Barbara, CAIn furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose$1,000
St Theresa ChurchKihei, HIIn furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose$1,000
Blaine County Sheriff Search and RescueHailey, IDIn furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose$500
Interlink Volunteer CaregiversTwin Falls, IDIn furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose$500
Living With WolvesSun Valley, IDIn furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose$500
Maui Rescue MissionKahului, HIIn furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose$500
National Forest FoundationMissoula, MTIn furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose$500
Sun Valley Institute for ResilienceHailey, IDIn furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose$500
Swiftsure RanchBellevue, IDIn furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose$500
The Crisis Hot Line IncBellevue, IDIn furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose$500
The International Wildlife Coexistence Network IncGarden City, IDIn furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose$500
The Senior ConnectionHailey, IDIn furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose$500
Wildlands DefenseHailey, IDIn furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose$500

By state: Idaho 21 · California 14 · Virginia 2 · New York 2 · Oregon 2 · Hawaii 8

About this foundation

Sangham Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Santa Barbara, California, administered in care of Hecht Office, tax-exempt since 2004. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Sangham 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 Sangham Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $300K across 54 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Sangham Foundation give?

Idaho (21 grants), California (14 grants), Virginia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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