The Herman and Faye Sarkowsky Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlySeattle, Washington · EIN 91-1479527 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$505K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$1.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $50,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Art Museum | Seattle, WA | General support | $332,685 |
| Jewish Family Service Seattle | Seattle, WA | General support | $50,539 |
| Seattle Art Museum | Seattle, WA | General support | $50,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle | Seattle, WA | General support | $25,000 |
| Arts Fund | Seattle, WA | General support | $17,000 |
| Seattle Rep Theatre | Seattle, WA | General support | $15,000 |
| The 5Th Avenue Theater | Seattle, WA | General support | $5,000 |
| Teentix | Seattle, WA | General support | $5,000 |
| Kavana Cooperative | Seattle, WA | General support | $5,000 |
| Temple de Hirsch Sinai | Seattle, WA | General support | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $505,474 | 10 |
| 2023 | $578,040 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 6, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512189349100106
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-1479527
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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