The Sassafras Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-4120772 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2023)$24K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$500
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $105 and $700.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2023 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
71% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lend a Hand Across America | Chicago, IL | General support | $18,000 |
| The Selfhelp Home | Chicago, IL | General support | $2,000 |
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | General support | $1,000 |
| Concern Worldwide | New York, NY | General support | $700 |
| Cornell Lab of Ornithology | Ithaca, NY | General support | $500 |
| Beverly Shores Depot Museum and Art Gallery | Beverly Shores, IN | General support | $500 |
| J Street | Washington, DC | General support | $500 |
| Shirley Heinze Land Trust | Valparaiso, IN | General support | $500 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | General support | $152 |
| Lubeznik Center for the Arts | Michigan City, IN | General support | $125 |
| Facing History & Ourselves | Boston, MA | General support | $105 |
| Beverly Shores Fire Department | Beverly Shores, IN | General support | $100 |
| James B Moran Center for Youth Advocacy | Evanston, IL | General support | $100 |
| Mlb Charities | New York, NY | General support | $75 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $24,357 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Nov 14, 2024 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202433199349104258
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4120772
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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