Sahm Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyFullerton, California · EIN 33-0753690 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$2.5M
Organizations funded46
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$52.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
36% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Basecampinc | Ketchum, ID | General support | $500,000 |
| San Diego Seniors Community Foundation | San Diego, CA | General support | $350,000 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art of San Diego | LA Jolla, CA | General support | $275,000 |
| Institute of Contemporary Art San Diegosd Art Institute | San Diego, CA | General support | $100,000 |
| Outdoor Outreach | San Diego, CA | General support | $100,000 |
| Thunder Dragon Fund | Ketchum, ID | General support | $100,000 |
| Flourish Foundation | Ketchum, ID | General support | $75,000 |
| Far and Wise Inc | Hailey, ID | General support | $65,000 |
| The Senior Connection | Hailey, ID | General support | $60,000 |
| Marjaree Mason Center | Fresno, CA | General support | $50,000 |
| Ocean Institute | Dana Point, CA | General support | $50,000 |
| Oncology and Kids | San Diego, CA | General support | $50,000 |
| Pro Kids Golf Academy & Learning Center | San Diego, CA | General support | $50,000 |
| The First Tee of Fresno | Fresno, CA | General support | $50,000 |
| Coast Guard Foundation | Stonington, CT | General support | $45,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | San Diego, CA | General support | $45,000 |
| Special Operations Warrior Foundation | Tampa, FL | General support | $45,000 |
| Duke University | Durham, NC | Nasher museum of art | $40,000 |
| Emily Krzyzewski Family Life Center Inc | Durham, NC | General support | $35,000 |
| The Huntington Library | San Marino, CA | General support | $30,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Vista | Vista, CA | General support | $25,000 |
| Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly | San Francisco, CA | General support | $25,000 |
| Outdoors Empowered Network | San Francisco, CA | General support | $25,000 |
| The Advocates for Survivors of Domestic Violence | Hailey, ID | General support | $25,000 |
| The Children's Museum of Discovery | Escondido, CA | General support | $25,000 |
| Voices for Children | San Diego, CA | General support | $25,000 |
| Wood River Community YMCA | Boise, ID | General support | $25,000 |
| Feeding San Diego | San Diego, CA | General support | $20,000 |
| Pasadena Conservatory of Music | Pasadena, CA | General support | $20,000 |
| Sawtooth Botanical Garden Inc | Sun Valley, ID | General support | $20,000 |
| Sun Valley Museum of Art | Sun Valley, ID | General support | $20,000 |
| The Space Idaho Inc | Hailey, ID | General support | $20,000 |
| Boise Art Museum Inc | Boise, ID | General support | $15,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Pasadena | Pasadena, CA | General support | $15,000 |
| Camp Manitowish YMCA | Boulder Junction, WI | General support | $15,000 |
| Urban Surf 4 Kids Org | San Diego, CA | General support | $15,000 |
| Verdi Chorus | Santa Monica, CA | General support | $15,000 |
| Museum of Making Music | Carlsbad, CA | General support | $12,500 |
| Armory Center for the Arts | Pasadena, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Carlsbad | Carlsbad, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Northwest San Diego | Solana Beach, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Elementary Institute of Science | San Diego, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| New Village Arts Theatre Inc | Carlsbad, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Ocean Discovery Institute | San Diego, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Patrick Henry High School Foundation | San Diego, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Waycross Area Shelter for Abused Persons Inc | Waycross, GA | General support | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,547,500 | 46 |
| 2024 | $1,714,000 | 36 |
| 2023 | $1,976,050 | 36 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611219349101036
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 33-0753690
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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