The John and Nancy Sabol Foundation
Invitation OnlySeattle, Washington · EIN 91-2061780 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$358K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$7,000
Total assets$6.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $10,000.
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
18% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Washington Foundation | Seattle, WA | I-LABS Ready Mind Project | $200,000 |
| FUSE Innovation Fund | Seattle, WA | General Support | $20,000 |
| United World College-Usa | Montezuma, NM | Charitable | $15,000 |
| BrightSpark Early Learning Services | Renton, WA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Maasai Cultural Conservation Fndn | Pasadena, CA | Charitable | $10,280 |
| Ethel Walker Annual Fund | Simsbury, CT | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Program for Early Parent Support | seattle, WA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| United Way of King County | Seattle, WA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Social Venture Partners | Seattle, WA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The JOSH Foundation | Sykesville, MD | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Downtown emergency service center | Seattle, WA | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Woodland park zoological society | Seattle, WA | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Seattle children's hospital fund | Seattle, WA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Washington Progress Fund | Seattle, WA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Seattle academy of arts and sciences | Seattle, WA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Center for Early Relational Health | Seattle, WA | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Kcts 9 | Seattle, WA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| KUOW Puget Sound Public R | Seattle, WA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Zeno Math | Seattle, WA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Town Hall Seattle | Seattle, WA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Path with Art | Seattle, WA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| KNKX Pacific Public Media | Seattle, WA | Charitable | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $358,280 | 22 |
| 2023 | $274,700 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503159349102375
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-2061780
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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