The Anthony & Gladys Sakowich Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyTilton, New Hampshire · EIN 47-5387265 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$605K
Organizations funded50
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$12M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $10,000.
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
34% of grants went outside New Hampshire.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack College | North Andover, MA | Operating support | $200,000 |
| Merrimack Valley YMCA | Lawrence, MA | Operating support | $52,500 |
| Brigham and Womens Hospital | Boston, MA | Operating support | $50,000 |
| Saint Joseph's Preservation Society | Laconia, NH | Operating support | $30,000 |
| Family Promise of Concord | Concord, NH | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Holy Trinity School | Laconia, NH | Operating support | $20,000 |
| Castle Preservation Society | Moultonborough, NH | Operating support | $20,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence | Lawrence, MA | Operating support | $15,000 |
| Bread & Roses Soup Kitchen | Lawrence, MA | Operating support | $15,000 |
| New Hampton School | New Hampton, NH | Operating support | $15,000 |
| Kiwanis Club of Greater Lawrence Foundation | Andover, MA | Anthony sakowich scholarship | $10,000 |
| Bow Foundation | Charlottesville, VA | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Winnaero Flight Scholarship | Gilford, NH | Anthony sakowich scholarship | $10,000 |
| Notre Dame Christo Rey High School | Lawrence, MA | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Nashua Police Athletic League | Nashua, NH | Operating support | $9,200 |
| Robert S Hicks Scholarship Fund | Concord, NH | Operating support | $8,500 |
| Webster House | Manchester, NH | Operating support | $7,500 |
| Manchester Police Dept Swat | Manchester, NH | Operating support | $7,500 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness | Arlington, VA | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Child Advocacy Center of Greater Lakes | Laconia, NH | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Home Possible Project | Laconia, NH | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Belknap Mill Society | Laconia, NH | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Make a Wish | Manchester, NH | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Church of Another Chance | Meredith, NH | Operating support | $5,000 |
| The Trustees of Tufts | Somerville, MA | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Givinga Foundation Inc | Wellesley, MA | Donna v toelke charitable foundation | $5,000 |
| Childrens Center of Wolfeboro | Wolfeboro, NH | Operating support | $5,000 |
| First Congregational Church of Wolfeboro | Wolfeboro, NH | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Abenaki Outing Club | Wolfeboro, NH | Operating support | $5,000 |
| New Beginnings Without Violence & Abuse | Laconia, NH | Operating support | $4,000 |
| Loon Preservation Committee | Moultonborough, NH | Operating support | $4,000 |
| Gilford Community Church | Gilford, NH | Operating support | $3,230 |
| Wash U Prison Educational Program | St Louis, MO | Operating support | $3,000 |
| Camp Allen | Bedord, NH | Operating support | $2,500 |
| Lakes Region Disability Sports at Gunstock | Gilford, NH | Operating support | $2,500 |
| Catholic Healthcare Foundation | Manchester, NH | Operating support | $2,500 |
| Catie's Closet | Reading, MA | Operating support | $2,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Lakes Region | Laconia, NH | Operating support | $2,000 |
| Lake Winni Alliance | Gilford, NH | Operating support | $1,500 |
| March of Dimes | Arlington, VA | Operating support | $1,000 |
| Concord Hospital Trust | Concord, NH | Operating support | $1,000 |
| Lakes Region Foundation | Gilford, NH | Operating support | $1,000 |
| Advantage Kids | Gilford, NH | Operating support | $1,000 |
| Humane Society | Laconia, NH | Operating support | $1,000 |
| Pan-Mass Challenge | Needham, MA | Operating support | $1,000 |
| Merrimack County Child Advocacy Center | Concord, NH | Operating support | $500 |
| Greater Lakes Region Children's Auction | Gilford, NH | Operating support | $500 |
| Mote Sea Aquarium | Sarasota, FL | Operating support | $195 |
| Mary Shelby Botanical Gardens | Sarasota, FL | Operating support | $175 |
| Friends of Colonial Theater | Keene, NH | Operating support | $150 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $605,450 | 50 |
| 2024 | $538,700 | 42 |
| 2023 | $545,000 | 38 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631989349100308
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-5387265
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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