Sassafras Foundation INC — Grants, Assets & 990-PF Profile

Sassafras Foundation INC is a private foundation based in Branford, Connecticut with $11.3M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$11.3Mtotal assets

2005IRS ruling year

Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

Grants Sassafras Foundation INC has awarded

23 grantees · $783K total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

Christian Community Action $100K
Dwight Hall At Yale $90K
Fair Haven Community Health Center $75K
Leadership Education Athletics In Partnership $75K
New Haven Legal Assistance Inc $75K
Open Communities Alliance Inc $60K
Save The Sound Inc $50K
Office Of Child Advocate State Of Connecticut $35K
United Way Of Greater New Haven $35K
Center For Children's Advocacy Inc Co U Of Ct School Of Law $25K
Ioby (in Our Backyard) $25K
Integrated Refugee And Imigrant Services $25K
Planned Parenthood Of Southern New England $15K
Brooklyn Legal Services $15K
Hopital Albert Schweitzer $15K
Yale University School Of The Environment Urban Resources Initiative $15K
The Campaign School At Yale $10K
Boys & Girls Club New Haven $10K
Horizons At The Foote School $10K
The Links Foundation $8K
Natural Resources Defense Council $5K
Soundview Family Ymca $5K
Environmental Defense Fund $5K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

FY2018$676K
FY2020$757K
FY2021$822K
FY2022$837K
FY2023$783K

About Sassafras Foundation INC

TypePrivate foundation
Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
HeadquartersBranford, Connecticut
EIN203082522
IRS ruling2005

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

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Frequently asked questions

What is Sassafras Foundation INC?

Sassafras Foundation INC is a private foundation based in Branford, Connecticut with $11.3M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Sassafras Foundation INC fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Sassafras Foundation INC?

Sassafras Foundation INC's EIN is 203082522. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Sassafras Foundation INC?

Private foundations like Sassafras Foundation INC typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Sassafras Foundation INC. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.