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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 52-2284478

S & R Foundation

A private foundation in Washington, DC. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 54 grants and $5 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Dr Sachiko Kuno
1623 28th Street NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 298-6007
[email protected]
Form and materials
Entry must be submitted in writing. The form is available through a link on the Foundation's website and should include: the entrant's biography and picture essay of 250-500 words detailing how the awardee would advance the mission of the Foundation; sample photograph or recording of the entrant's work; and two references from recognized authorities or professionals in the entrant's discipline.
Deadlines
The deadline varies each year, typically in the spring.
Restrictions
Entrants must be at least 18 years old and not enrolled or finishing work in a degree-granting program, and must not have received an advanced level of recognition for their work.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $5,017,198

    Grants listed
    54
    Assets, end of year
    $120,329,486

  • Tax year 2023

    $2,137,296

    Grants listed
    57
    Assets, end of year
    $95,485,486

  • Tax year 2022

    $5,886,701

    Grants listed
    47
    Assets, end of year
    $93,262,337

  • Tax year 2021

    $0

    Grants listed
    0
    Assets, end of year
    $45,284,119

  • Tax year 2020

    $278,119

    Grants listed
    54
    Assets, end of year
    $43,610,139

  • Tax year 2019

    $188,000

    Grants listed
    7
    Assets, end of year
    $42,557,116

  • Tax year 2018

    $640,289

    Grants listed
    6
    Assets, end of year
    $41,262,425

Grants paid in 2024

54 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater WashingtonWashington, DC

    To fund charitable activities.

    $1,355,698
  2. Ryuji Ueno Foundation IncBethesda, MD

    To fund charitable activities.

    $1,050,000
  3. Halcyon HouseWashington, DC

    To fund charitable activities.

    $1,025,000
  4. Smithsonian InstitutionWashington, DC

    To fund charitable activities.

    $200,000
  5. The Henry L Stimson CenterWashington, DC

    To fund charitable activities.

    $150,000
  6. Center for American ProgressWashington, DC

    To fund charitable activities.

    $100,000
  7. University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MI

    To fund charitable activities.

    $100,000
  8. Denyce Graves FoundationWashington, DC

    To fund charitable activities.

    $75,000
  9. Washington National OperaWashington, DC

    To fund charitable activities.

    $75,000
  10. 100 ReportersWashington, DC

    To fund charitable activities.

    $50,000
  11. Coalition for Trust in Health & ScienceWashington, DC

    To fund charitable activities.

    $50,000
  12. Marthas TableWashington, DC

    To fund charitable activities.

    $50,000
  13. StableWashington, DC

    To fund charitable activities.

    $50,000
  14. Tudor Place FoundationWashington, DC

    To fund charitable activities.

    $50,000
  15. Vital VoicesWashington, DC

    To fund charitable activities.

    $50,000
  16. Mike and Maureen Mansfield FoundationWashington, DC

    To fund charitable activities.

    $30,000
  17. Transformer IncWashington, DC

    To fund charitable activities.

    $30,000
  18. Global Citizens Initiative IncGreenwich, CT

    To fund charitable activities.

    $25,000
  19. LearnServeWashington, DC

    To fund charitable activities.

    $25,000
  20. New Orchestra of WashingtonBethesda, MD

    To fund charitable activities.

    $25,000
  21. Spark The JourneyWashington, DC

    To fund charitable activities.

    $25,000
  22. The Ellington FundWashington, DC

    To fund charitable activities.

    $25,000
  23. The Phillips CollectionWashington, DC

    To fund charitable activities.

    $25,000
  24. The VIVA School of DanceWashington, DC

    To fund charitable activities.

    $25,000
  25. Georgetown HeritageWashington, DC

    To fund charitable activities.

    $20,000
  26. Hardy Middle School Parent Teacher Organization IncWashington, DC

    To fund charitable activities.

    $20,000
  27. Kizuna Across CulturesWashington, DC

    To fund charitable activities.

    $20,000
  28. National Cherry Blossom Festival IncWashington, DC

    To fund charitable activities.

    $20,000
  29. Federal City CouncilWashington, DC

    To fund charitable activities.

    $16,500
  30. Alanna M FieldsWashington, DC

    To fund charitable activities.

    $15,000
  31. Angela GladueWashington, DC

    To fund charitable activities.

    $15,000
  32. Carl WalkerWashington, DC

    To fund charitable activities.

    $15,000
  33. Holly BassWashington, DC

    To fund charitable activities.

    $15,000
  34. Inova Health Systems Foundation - Life With CancerWashington, DC

    To fund charitable activities.

    $15,000
  35. Anti-Defamation League (ADL)New York, NY

    To fund charitable activities.

    $10,000
  36. Arena StageWashington, DC

    To fund charitable activities.

    $10,000
  37. Citizens Association of GeorgetownWashington, DC

    To fund charitable activities.

    $10,000
  38. Edens Community Enrichment FoundationColumbia, SC

    To fund charitable activities.

    $10,000
  39. Electric Infrastructure Security Council IncWashington, DC

    To fund charitable activities.

    $10,000
  40. Japan FoundationNew York, NY

    To fund charitable activities.

    $10,000
  41. Japanese Americans Care FundAnnandale, VA

    To fund charitable activities.

    $10,000
  42. Marie Curie Institute - King Baudouin FoundationNew York, NY

    To fund charitable activities.

    $10,000
  43. Mt Zion Female Union Band Historic Memorial ParkWashington, DC

    To fund charitable activities.

    $10,000
  44. Mt Zion United Methodist ChurchWashington, DC

    To fund charitable activities.

    $10,000
  45. Oak Hill Cemetery FoundationWashington, DC

    To fund charitable activities.

    $10,000
  46. The Barack Obama FoundationChicago, IL

    To fund charitable activities.

    $10,000
  47. The L'Enfant TrustWashington, DC

    To fund charitable activities.

    $10,000
  48. The Washington BalletWashington, DC

    To fund charitable activities.

    $10,000
  49. THIS for DiplomatsWashington, DC

    To fund charitable activities.

    $10,000
  50. US JET Program Alumni AssociationWashington, DC

    To fund charitable activities.

    $10,000
  51. Washington Japanese Language SchoolGarrett Park, MD

    To fund charitable activities.

    $10,000
  52. Georgetown Main StreetWashington, DC

    To fund charitable activities.

    $6,000
  53. Foster AmericaBoston, MA

    To fund charitable activities.

    $2,000
  54. Young Concert Artists IncNew York, NY

    To fund charitable activities.

    $2,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Arts and culture13 grants $1,467,00048% of the total
  2. Philanthropy and grantmaking1 grant $1,050,00034% of the total
  3. International aid2 grants $170,0006% of the total
  4. Civil rights1 grant $100,0003% of the total
  5. Education5 grants $90,0003% of the total
  6. Food and agriculture1 grant $50,0002% of the total
  7. 5 other causes7 grants $148,0005% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. District of Columbia42 grants $4,793,198
  2. Michigan1 grant $100,000
  3. Maryland3 grants $37,000
  4. New York4 grants $32,000
  5. Connecticut1 grant $25,000
  6. Illinois1 grant $10,000
  7. South Carolina1 grant $10,000
  8. Virginia1 grant $10,000

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Sachiko KunoPresident Hours 20Pay $0
  • Marianne F ChaconasVice President Hours 5Pay $0
  • Douglas W CharnasSecretary/Treasurer Hours 6Pay $0

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