THE SASSAFRAS FOUNDATION
https://N/ATotal Given 2017–2023
$45K
39 grants · $6K avg/year
based on 7 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$500
typical micro grants · $125–$500
grant size
8%
transactional · 3/36 multi-year
repeat
$40K
Assets · 2021
36
Distinct recipients
About
A PLAN OF DISSOLUTION WAS ADOPTED BY THE SASSAFRAS FOUNDATION AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023.
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Phone
3122262000
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $2K | $33K | $4K | 4 |
| 2018 | $625 | $20K | $412 | 4 |
| 2019 | N/A | $23K | $-377 | N/A |
| 2020 | $10K | $27K | $7K | 1 |
| 2021 | $4K | $40K | $3K | 6 |
| 2022 | $5K | $27K | $4K | 10 |
| 2023 | $24K | $0 | $20K | 14 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 39 grants on record
Minimum
$10
25th Pctl
$125
Median
$500
Average
$1K
75th Pctl
$500
Maximum
$18K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| STEVEN F SCHWAB | DIRECTOR | — |
| MELINDA J METZGER | DIRECTOR | — |
| NANCY RUTHER SCHWAB | DIRECTOR | — |
Grants Awarded (39 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEND A HAND ACROSS AMERICA | CHICAGO, IL | $18,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| TOWN OF BEVERLY SHORES ERROSION FUND | BEVERLY SHORES, IN | $10,000 | ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT | 2020 |
| THE SELFHELP HOME | CHICAGO, IL | $2,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| J STREET FOUNDATION | CHICAGO, IL | $1,500 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2021 |
| FOOD BANK OF NORTHWEST INDIANA | MERRILLVILLE, IN | $1,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| SHIRLEY HEINZE LAND FOUNDATION | VALPARAISO, IN | $1,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2021 |
| FEEDING AMERICA | CHICAGO, IL | $1,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| WORLD CENTER KITCHEN | WASHINGTON, DC | $1,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| CONCERN WORLDWIDE | NEW YORK, NY | $700 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| JAMES B MORAN CENTER FOR YOUTH ADVOCACY | EVANSTON, IL | $500 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| SHIRLEY HEINZE LAND TRUST | VALPARAISO, IN | $500 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| DESERT FOOTHILLS LAND TRUST | CAVE CREEK, AZ | $500 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| ABSR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | BEVERLY SHORES, IN | $500 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2017 |
| CONCERN WORLDWIDE | CHICAGO, IL | $500 | GENERAL SUPPORTPUBLIC CHARITY | 2017 |
| SHRIVER CENTER FOR POVERTY LAW | CHICAGO, IL | $500 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2017 |
| THE SELFHELP HOME | CHICAGO, IL | $500 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| CONCERN WORLDWIDE FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $500 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2021 |
| CORNELL LAB OF ORNITHOLOGY | ITHACA, NY | $500 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| CORNELL LAB OF ORNITHOLOGY | ITHACA, NY | $500 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| WILD AT HEART | CAVE CREEK, AZ | $500 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| BEVERLY SHORES DEPOT MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY | BEVERLY SHORES, IN | $500 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| J STREET | WASHINGTON, DC | $500 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| CHICAGO PARKS FOUNDATION | CHICAGO, IL | $250 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2018 |
| ROBINHOOD FOUNDATION | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $250 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2021 |
| CORNELL LAB OF ORNITHOLOGY | ITHICA, NY | $240 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2021 |