The Erich and Hannah Sachs Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Rafael, California · EIN 22-3337781 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$331K
Organizations funded36
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$27.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 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
80% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Land Trust | Vancouver, WA | Environmental support | $57,250 |
| Princeton University | Brooklyn, NY | Education | $52,746 |
| Watsi Inc | San Francisco, CA | Medical support | $50,000 |
| Kiva Micro Fund | San Francisco, CA | Micro lending for charities | $25,000 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | Washington, DC | Educational | $15,000 |
| Blue Dragon Children's Foundation | Hanoi, VM | Children's welfare | $10,981 |
| Give Directly | New York, NY | International poverty | $10,918 |
| Watsi Inc | San Francisco, CA | Medical support | $10,918 |
| South Sudanese Enrichment for Families | Lincoln, MA | Community development | $10,000 |
| Northfield Mt Herman | Gill, MA | Youth support & education scholarships | $10,000 |
| Sf Achievers | San Francisco, CA | Youth development | $10,000 |
| Upstate Films | Rhinebeck, NY | Support for the arts | $8,000 |
| Low Income Housing Institute (Gala) | Seattle, WA | Community development | $5,000 |
| Magnolia Global Academy | Santa Rosa, CA | Education | $5,000 |
| Committee on the Shelterless | Petaluma, CA | Homeless housing | $5,000 |
| Project Commotion | San Francisco, CA | Education | $5,000 |
| Billion Oyster Project | New York, NY | Environmental | $5,000 |
| Friends of Grace Church School | New York, NY | Education | $5,000 |
| Astor Services | Rhinebeck, NY | Support mental health | $5,000 |
| Weru-Fm | East Orland, ME | Support for the arts | $2,500 |
| Greater Newark Conservancy | Newark, NJ | Community development | $2,500 |
| People's Place | Kingston, NY | Food bank | $2,500 |
| Store Front Academy | Bronx, NY | Education | $2,500 |
| Brooklyn Kindergarten Society | Brooklyn, NY | Education | $2,500 |
| Northshore Friends Meeting | Beverly, MA | Food for the needy | $2,500 |
| God of Love Christian Learning & Dev Cntr | Spanish Fort, AL | Community development | $2,000 |
| Mendelsshon Men's Choir | Kingston, NY | Arts | $1,500 |
| St Paul's School | Concord, NH | Education | $1,000 |
| Clinton Avenue United Methodist Church | Kingston, NY | Church for food pantry | $1,000 |
| Achieve Miami | Miami, FL | Education school program | $1,000 |
| Friends of Rhinebeck Cemetery | Rhinebeck, NY | Community development | $1,000 |
| Institute for Animal Happiness | Rhinebeck, NY | Animal shelter | $1,000 |
| Rhinebeck Reform Church | Rhinebeck, NY | Church for food pantry | $500 |
| Low Income Housing Institute (Auction Tax) | Seattle, WA | Support the homeless | $309 |
| Mohawk Hudson Humane Society | Menands, NY | Animal shelter | $250 |
| Friends of the Reserve | Eastpoint, FL | Environmental | $194 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $330,566 | 36 |
| 2024 | $24,010 | 10 |
| 2023 | $18,500 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602359349100000
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-3337781
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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