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Form 990-PFTax year 2023EIN 84-4868852

Saba Foundation Inc

A private foundation in San Rafael, CA. Its return for tax year 2023 lists 8 grants and $235,885 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2023 (period ending Dec 31, 2023), 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

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

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

  • Tax year 2023

    $235,885

    Grants listed
    8
    Assets, end of year
    $34,940,353

  • Tax year 2022

    $210,000

    Grants listed
    6
    Assets, end of year
    $7,039,910

  • Tax year 2021

    $0

    Grants listed
    0
    Assets, end of year
    $2,222,558

  • Tax year 2020

    $0

    Grants listed
    0
    Assets, end of year
    $2,222,558

  • Tax year 2019

    $0

    Grants listed
    0
    Assets, end of year
    $0

Grants paid in 2023

8 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Mark West Area Community FundSanta Rosa, CA

    To acquire a one-acre parcel to build a new community park with a playground and $3,380 to cover operating expenses

    $75,885
  2. Forget Me Not Farm Children's ServicesSanta Rosa, CA

    To support of the therapeutic farm serving at-risk children

    $40,000
  3. Giant Steps Therapeutic Equestrian CenterPetaluma, CA

    To provide scholarships for weekly lessons to children who qualify

    $20,000
  4. LIME FoundationSanta Rosa, CA

    To teach introductory construction trade skills to at-risk youth and young adults

    $20,000
  5. Sonoma Equine Rescue Rehab & AdoptionPetaluma, CA

    To provide veterinary care to horses in need of adoption.

    $20,000
  6. Children's Museum of Sonoma CountySanta Rosa, CA

    To support Sensory Friendly Afternoons to accommodate neurodivergent children and children with intellectual or developmental disabilities

    $20,000
  7. Dogwood Animal Rescue ProjectSanta Rosa, CA

    To support the spay and neuter program as a means to address animal neglect and suffering

    $20,000
  8. Miracle League of North BayPetaluma, CA

    To carry out needed repairs and to install communication boards in both dugouts

    $20,000

Approved for future payment

2 grants

Approved in 2023 and not yet paid.

  1. Mark West Area Community FundSanta Rosa, CA

    To develop a new playground

    $215,000
  2. Sonoma Land TrustSanta Rosa, CA

    To acquire a 47-acre parcel to develop the Greenway Project & to begin community engagement in the planning process

    $200,000

Where the money goes

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

  1. Community development2 grants $95,88555% of the total
  2. Animals1 grant $20,00011% of the total
  3. Arts and culture1 grant $20,00011% of the total
  4. Health1 grant $20,00011% of the total
  5. International aid1 grant $20,00011% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California8 grants $235,885

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

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

  • Lewis WarrenPRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0
  • Jaimee ModicaSECRETARY Hours 1Pay $0
  • Dale DockinsTREASURER Hours 1Pay $0

The return

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