The Sassafras Foundation
Invitation OnlyBranford, Connecticut · EIN 20-3082522 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$540K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$40,000
Total assets$18.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $80,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leadership Education Athletics in Partnership | New Haven, CT | General support | $125,000 |
| Christian Community Action | New Haven, CT | General support | $115,000 |
| New Haven Legal Assistance Inc | New Haven, CT | General support | $80,000 |
| Connecticut Voices for Children | New Haven, CT | General support | $50,000 |
| Save the Sound | New Haven, CT | General support | $45,000 |
| Open Communities Alliance Inc | Hartford, CT | Fellows program | $40,000 |
| Center for Children's Advocacy Inc Co U of Ct School of Law | Hartford, CT | General support | $25,000 |
| United Way of Connecticut | Rocky Hill, CT | Redwood fellows program | $25,000 |
| Urban Resources Initiativeyale School of the Environment | New Haven, CT | General support | $20,000 |
| Horizons at the Foote School | New Haven, CT | General support | $15,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $540,000 | 10 |
| 2024 | $704,000 | 17 |
| 2023 | $783,000 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631289349102273
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3082522
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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