The Sassafras Foundation
Branford, Connecticut · EIN 203082522 · Private foundation
The Sassafras Foundation is a private foundation based in Branford, Connecticut. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $757K in grants paid and $10.8M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 134 individual grants from this funder — $4.4M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What The Sassafras Foundation funds
The Sassafras Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, environment & conservation, faith-based (christian), health care, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, families, immigrants & refugees, men boys, women girls.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leadership Education Athletics in Partnership GENERAL SUPPORT | New Haven, CT | $150K | 2020 |
| Leadership Education Athletics in Partnership GENERAL SUPPORT | New Haven, CT | $150K | 2018 |
| Leadership Education Athletics in Partnership GENERAL SUPPORT | New Haven, CT | $125K | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from The Sassafras Foundation
The Sassafras Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.
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Frequently asked questions about The Sassafras Foundation
- Does The Sassafras Foundation accept grant applications?
- The Sassafras Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does The Sassafras Foundation fund?
- The Sassafras Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Leadership Education Athletics in Partnership. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Sassafras Foundation give in grants?
- The Sassafras Foundation reported $757K in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $4.4M over 134 grants.
- Where is The Sassafras Foundation located?
- The Sassafras Foundation is based in Branford, Connecticut. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 203082522.
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