Saks Fifth Avenue Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 63-1207483 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$1.1M
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$30,000
Total assets$436K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $100,000.
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
70% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia University Department Of Psychiatry | New York, NY | Charity | $150,000 |
| Girls Inc | New York, NY | Charity | $150,000 |
| Inspiring Children Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | Charity | $150,000 |
| Trevor Project | West Hollywood, CA | Charity | $150,000 |
| Bring Change To Mind | San Francisco, CA | Charity | $100,000 |
| Global Womens Mental Health Fund (Panorama Global) | Seattle, WA | Charity | $100,000 |
| Tom Coughlin Jay Fund | Jacksonville Beach, FL | Charity | $75,000 |
| Kid's Count in Alachua County | Gainesville, FL | Charity | $30,000 |
| The Rowan Center | Stamford, CT | Charity | $30,000 |
| You Gotta Believe | New York, NY | Charity | $30,000 |
| Awaken Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Charity | $25,000 |
| Girls for Gender Equity | Brooklyn, NY | Charity | $25,000 |
| Healthcare Foundation Sonoma County | Healdsburg, CA | Charity | $25,000 |
| Jacob's Heart | Watsonville, CA | Charity | $25,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Equality | Boulder, CO | Charity | $25,000 |
| Red Hook Initiative | Brooklyn, NY | Charity | $20,000 |
| Entwine Community | Manhattan Beach, CA | Charity | $15,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,125,000 | 17 |
| 2023 | $1,185,000 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 28, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513019349100121
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 63-1207483
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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