Karen Sachs Besson Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyAnnapolis, Maryland · EIN 85-0967177 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$110K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$261K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
33% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastport Yacht Club Foundation | Annapolis, MD | General | $20,000 |
| Voices for Children | Ellicott City, MD | General | $20,000 |
| National Public Radio | Washington, DC | General | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Baltimore, MD | General | $10,000 |
| The American Academy in Berlin | New York, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Pride of Baltimore II Inc | Baltimore, MD | General | $10,000 |
| Moveable Feast | Baltimore, MD | General | $10,000 |
| American Association for the Advancement of Science | Washington, DC | General | $8,000 |
| SPCA of Anne Arundel County | Annapolis, MD | General | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Impact100 Greater Chesapeak | Annapolis, MD | General | $2,100 |
| Maryland Food Bank | Baltimore, MD | General | $15 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $110,115 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503189349104750
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-0967177
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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