Sat Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
DEDICATED TO BRINGING SPIRITUAL UPLIFTMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES TO THOSE IN NEED.
- Income
- $112,972
- Spending
- $42,239
- Reserves
- 33 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- $4,495 spent. COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT - PARTNERED WITH SEVERAL LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS (RENO POSSE, WASHOE COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY: SENIOR SERVICES DIVISION, ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI FOOD PANTRY, ST. VINCENT'S FOOD PANTRY, VETERAN'S GUEST HOUSE, OUR PLACE, THE VILLAGE AT SAGE STREET, RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE, CHILDREN'S CABINET, ETC.) TO SERVE THOSE IN NEED. PROVIDED DONATION TO LOCAL CITIZENS IN THE FORM OF COOKED FOOD/MEALS, DRY GOODS, NON-PERISHABLES, HYGIENE ITEMS AND NEEDED SUPPLIES. IN ADDITION PROVIDED FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO HELP INDIVIDUALS PAY THEIR RENT AND BILLS, AND PURCHASED CLOTHING AND SUPPLIES AS WELL AS PROVIDED COMPANIONSHIP AND HOPE.
- $21,849 spent. RETREATS, WORKSHOP, MEETINGS (IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL) - HOST IN-PERSON RETREATS THAT FOCUS ON SPIRITUAL UPLIFTMENT (TYPICAL ATTENDANCE IS 30-50 PEOPLE). TRAVEL ACCOMODATIONS PLUS FOOD AND SERVICE RENTALS ARE PAID FOR ALL WHO ATTEND. ALSO HOST PHONE CONFERENCES AND VIRTUAL MEETINGS SEVERAL TIMES PER WEEK TO CONNECT WITH THOSE IN NEED OF UPLIFTMENT (INCLUDING GENERAL MEETINGS AND THOSE GEARED TOWARDS THE YOUTH, CHILDREN AND PARENTS).
- $942 spent. LIVESTREAM MEDITATIONS AND WEBSITE MAINTENANCE - LIVESTREAM THREE GUIDED MEDITATIONS PER WEEK. ALSO, MAINTAIN A WEBSITE THAT IS UPDATED WEEKLY WITH SPIRITUAL TEACHINGS AND THE GUIDED MEDITATIONS.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 2021.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: Sams Foundation (Washington, DC), EIN 16-1717058. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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