Private foundation · EIN 95-4831929 · Los Angeles, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Sawchuk 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 15 grants paid, $252K total, median $20K. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
15
$252K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.3M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Achievable FoundationCulver City, CAAddresses medical and behavioral health care needs of adults and children.$25K
JenesseLos Angeles, CADomestic violence shelter support$25K
Path--People Assisting the HomelessLos Angeles, CAOperating expense for service enriched housing for families with children$25K
St Barnabas Senior ServicesLos Angeles, CASocial services for the elderly$25K
Westside Family Health CenterCulver City, CAMedical services for the uninsured and homeless$25K
Westside Food BankSanta Monica, CAEmergency food for low income families$25K
People Concern (lamp)Los Angeles, CAServices for mentally ill homeless$22K
Children's InstituteLos Angeles, CAEducation and home visitation for at-risk mothers and infants$20K
CASAMonterey Park, CASupport advocates for foster children$10K
ChrysalisSanta Monica, CAEmployment services for long-term unemployed$10K
Homeboy IndustriesLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support and job counseling for former gang members$10K
School on WheelsMalibu, CAOperating expenses for educational services to homeless children$10K
Saving InnocenceLos Angeles, CASupport for child and youth survivors of sex trafficking$7,500
United Friends of the ChildrenLos Angeles, CASupport for former foster youth$7,500
Access BooksLos Angeles, CARefurbish and stock school libraries$5,000

About this foundation

Sawchuk Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Los Angeles, 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 Sawchuk Family 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 Sawchuk Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $252K across 15 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Sawchuk Family Foundation give?

California (15 grants), per its latest filing.

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