Saras Foundation
Invitation OnlyExcelsior, Minnesota · EIN 83-2686548 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$110K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$1.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $5,000.
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
71% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management | Evanston, IL | Donation - towards scholarship to international students at kellogg school of management | $101,000 |
| Hammer Residences | Wayzata, MN | General support | $5,000 |
| Matagiri Sri Aurobindo Center | Mt Tremper, NY | General support | $1,450 |
| Curtain Call Club | Minnetonka, MN | Donation to support minnetonka theater programming | $1,000 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | Washington, DC | General support | $500 |
| Internet Archive | San Francisco, CA | General support | $500 |
| American Diabetes Association | Arlington, VA | General support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $109,950 | 7 |
| 2024 | $108,445 | 5 |
| 2023 | $108,100 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641039349101014
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-2686548
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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