Private foundation · EIN 94-3356933 · San Rafael, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Sato Foundation 80c 74c08

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: 23 grants paid, $376K total, median $10K. 91% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
23
$376K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in CA
91%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.5M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Marin Community FoundationNovato, CAGeneral operating$65K
Napa Valley Community FoundationNapa, CAGeneral operating$50K
Stanford UniversityStanford, CAGeneral operating$35K
AwakeLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating$20K
KqedSan Francisco, CAGeneral operating$20K
Kala Art InstituteBerkeley, CAGeneral operating$15K
Mountain SchoolMountain View, CAGeneral operating$15K
Performing StarsMarin City, CAGeneral operating$15K
WildcareSan Rafael, CAGeneral operating$10K
California Academy of SciencesSan Francisco, CAGeneral operating$10K
Marine Mammal CenterFord Cronkhite, CAGeneral operating$10K
Asian Art MuseumSan Francisco, CAGeneral operating$10K
American Conservatory TheaterSan Francisco, CAGeneral operating$10K
Safari West Wildlife FoundationSanta Rosa, CAGeneral operating$10K
UC RegentsOakland, CAGeneral operating$10K
HeadsupSan Rafael, CAGeneral operating$10K
Mass Aubudon Bnc CampLincoln, MAGeneral operating$10K
City Surf ProjectSan Francisco, CAGeneral operating$10K
Aim HighGreenwood, COGeneral operating$10K
League to Save Lake TahoeSouth Lake Tahoe, CAGeneral operating$10K
San Francisco SymphonySan Francisco, CAGeneral operating$10K
Save the Redwoods LeagueSan Francisco, CAGeneral operating$6,000
Arts BeniciaBenicia, CAGeneral operating$5,000

By state: California 21 · Massachusetts 1 · Colorado 1

About this foundation

Sato Foundation 80c 74c08 is a private grantmaking foundation in San Rafael, California, tax-exempt since 2001. 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 Sato Foundation 80c 74c08 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 Sato Foundation 80c 74c08 give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $376K across 23 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Sato Foundation 80c 74c08 give?

California (21 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants), Colorado (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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