Private foundation · EIN 95-4666929 · Arcadia, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Sathya Sai Foundation of America

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: 1 grants paid, $20K total, median $20K. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$20K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.6M

Grants paid in 2025

1 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $20K; Part I reports $84K in contributions paid

RecipientPurposeAmount
Sri Sathya Sai World FoundationArcadia, CAHumanitarian$20K

About this foundation

Sathya Sai Foundation of America is a private grantmaking foundation in Arcadia, California, administered in care of Narendranath a Reddy, tax-exempt since 1998. 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 Sathya Sai Foundation of America 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 Sathya Sai Foundation of America give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $20K across 1 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Sathya Sai Foundation of America give?

California (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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