The Sato Fdn Separate Fund
Invitation OnlySan Rafael, California · EIN 94-3356933 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$376K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$7.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $15,000.
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
8% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marin Community Foundation | Novato, CA | General operating | $65,000 |
| Napa Valley Community Foundation | Napa, CA | General operating | $50,000 |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA | General operating | $35,000 |
| Awake | Los Angeles, CA | General operating | $20,000 |
| Kqed | San Francisco, CA | General operating | $20,000 |
| Kala Art Institute | Berkeley, CA | General operating | $15,000 |
| Mountain School | Mountain View, CA | General operating | $15,000 |
| Performing Stars | Marin City, CA | General operating | $15,000 |
| Wildcare | San Rafael, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| California Academy of Sciences | San Francisco, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Marine Mammal Center | Ford Cronkhite, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Asian Art Museum | San Francisco, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| American Conservatory Theater | San Francisco, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Safari West Wildlife Foundation | Santa Rosa, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| UC Regents | Oakland, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Headsup | San Rafael, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Mass Aubudon Bnc Camp | Lincoln, MA | General operating | $10,000 |
| City Surf Project | San Francisco, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Aim High | Greenwood, CO | General operating | $10,000 |
| League to Save Lake Tahoe | South Lake Tahoe, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| San Francisco Symphony | San Francisco, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Save the Redwoods League | San Francisco, CA | General operating | $6,000 |
| Arts Benicia | Benicia, CA | General operating | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $376,000 | 23 |
| 2023 | $385,000 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513179349104011
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-3356933
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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