The Sassafras Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 20-3082522
Foundation Overview
Based in Branford, CT, The Sassafras Foundation has awarded 221 grants totaling $7,582,800 to organizations in Connecticut, New York and 2 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $150,000, with a median award of $20,000.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$7,582,800
Total Assets
$16,377,478
Median Grant (all grants)
$20,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
34
Median Grant
$25,000
% No Significant Change
0%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
March 2026
Foundation Intelligence
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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 24%
8 of 34 recipients (24%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
Connecticut
77% of all grants are concentrated in Connecticut, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Connecticut, funding concentrates in New Haven (74%), Hartford (14%), Branford (6%).
Funding Trajectory
+12%
Stable funding levels with 12% change over 7 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Community Projects + 3 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (43%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
Where is The Money Going?
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Sassafras Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club New Haven | $12,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Center For Children's Advocacy Inc Co U Of Ct School Of Law | $25,000 | Hartford, CT, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Christian Community Action | $115,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Dwight Hall At Yale | $20,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Horizons At The Foote School | $15,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Leadership Education Athletics In Partnership | $75,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2024 |
| New Haven Legal Assistance Inc | $80,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Open Communities Alliance Inc | $40,000 | Hartford, CT, US | General Support | 2024 |
| The Links Foundation | $8,000 | Hamden, CT, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Yale University School Of The Environment Urban Resources Initiative | $20,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Climatehaven Inc | $50,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Compagnia De'colombari | $12,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Connecticut Students For A Dream | $20,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | General Support | 2024 |
| International Festival Of Arts And Ideas | $100,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2024 |
| New Haven Preservation Trust | $4,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Dwight Hall At Yale | $80,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Harbor Fellows Program | 2024 |
| Open Communities Alliance Inc | $28,000 | Hartford, CT, US | Fellows Program | 2024 |
| Boys & Girls Club New Haven | $12,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Center For Children's Advocacy Inc Co U Of Ct School Of Law | $25,000 | Hartford, CT, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Christian Community Action | $115,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Dwight Hall At Yale | $20,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Horizons At The Foote School | $15,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Leadership Education Athletics In Partnership | $75,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2024 |
| New Haven Legal Assistance Inc | $80,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Open Communities Alliance Inc | $40,000 | Hartford, CT, US | General Support | 2024 |
| The Links Foundation | $8,000 | Hamden, CT, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Yale University School Of The Environment Urban Resources Initiative | $20,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Climatehaven Inc | $50,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Compagnia De'colombari | $12,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Connecticut Students For A Dream | $20,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | General Support | 2024 |
| International Festival Of Arts And Ideas | $100,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2024 |
| New Haven Preservation Trust | $4,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Dwight Hall At Yale | $80,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Harbor Fellows Program | 2024 |
| Open Communities Alliance Inc | $28,000 | Hartford, CT, US | Fellows Program | 2024 |
| Boys & Girls Club New Haven | $10,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Brooklyn Legal Services | $15,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Center For Children's Advocacy Inc Co U Of Ct School Of Law | $25,000 | Hartford, CT, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Save The Sound Inc | $50,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Christian Community Action | $100,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Dwight Hall At Yale | $90,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Hopital Albert Schweitzer | $15,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Horizons At The Foote School | $10,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Integrated Refugee And Imigrant Services | $25,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Leadership Education Athletics In Partnership | $75,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| New Haven Legal Assistance Inc | $75,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Open Communities Alliance Inc | $60,000 | Hartford, CT, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Soundview Family Ymca | $5,000 | Branford, CT, US | General Support | 2023 |
| The Campaign School At Yale | $10,000 | New Canaan, CT, US | General Support | 2023 |
| The Links Foundation | $8,000 | Hamden, CT, US | General Support | 2023 |
| United Way Of Greater New Haven | $35,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Yale University School Of The Environment Urban Resources Initiative | $15,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Fair Haven Community Health Center | $75,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Ioby (In Our Backyard) | $25,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Office Of Child Advocate State Of Connecticut | $35,000 | Hartford, CT, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Southern New England | $15,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club New Haven | $10,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Brooklyn Legal Services | $15,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Center For Children's Advocacy Inc Co U Of Ct School Of Law | $20,000 | Hartford, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Cfe Save The Sound Inc | $50,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Christian Community Action | $100,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Compagnia De Colombari | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Connecticut Voices For Children | $100,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Dwight Hall At Yale | $80,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Fair Housing Justice Center | $15,000 | Long Island City, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Horizons At The Foote School | $10,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Hopital Albert Schweitzer | $15,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Integrated Refugee And Imigrant Services | $25,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| International Festival Of Arts & Ideas | $20,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Leadership Education Athletics In Partnership | $125,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| New Haven Legal Assistance Inc | $75,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Online Journalism Project Co La Vox Hispana | $5,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Open Communities Alliance Inc | $40,000 | Hartford, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Soundview Family Ymca | $5,000 | Branford, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Campaign School At Yale | $10,000 | New Canaan, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Fund For Public Schools | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Links Foundation | $5,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| United Way Of Greater New Haven | $35,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Yale University School Of The Environment Urban Resources Initiative | $12,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club New Haven | $10,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Brooklyn Legal Services | $15,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Center For Children's Advocacy Inc Co U Of Ct School Of Law | $20,000 | Hartford, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Cfe Save The Sound Inc | $50,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Christian Community Action | $100,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Compagnia De Colombari | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Connecticut Voices For Children | $100,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Dwight Hall At Yale | $80,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Fair Housing Justice Center | $15,000 | Long Island City, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Horizons At The Foote School | $10,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Hopital Albert Schweitzer | $15,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Integrated Refugee And Imigrant Services | $25,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| International Festival Of Arts & Ideas | $20,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Leadership Education Athletics In Partnership | $125,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| New Haven Legal Assistance Inc | $75,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Online Journalism Project Co La Vox Hispana | $5,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Open Communities Alliance Inc | $40,000 | Hartford, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Soundview Family Ymca | $5,000 | Branford, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Campaign School At Yale | $10,000 | New Canaan, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Fund For Public Schools | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Links Foundation | $5,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| United Way Of Greater New Haven | $35,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Yale University School Of The Environment Urban Resources Initiative | $12,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club New Haven | $10,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Brooklyn Legal Services | $15,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Center For Children's Advocacy Inc Co U Of Ct School Of Law | $20,000 | Hartford, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Cfe Save The Sound Inc | $50,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Christian Community Action | $100,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Compagnia De Colombari | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Connecticut Voices For Children | $100,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Dwight Hall At Yale | $80,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Fair Housing Justice Center | $15,000 | Long Island City, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Horizons At The Foote School | $10,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Hopital Albert Schweitzer | $15,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Integrated Refugee And Imigrant Services | $25,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| International Festival Of Arts & Ideas | $20,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Leadership Education Athletics In Partnership | $125,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| New Haven Legal Assistance Inc | $75,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Online Journalism Project Co La Vox Hispana | $5,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Open Communities Alliance Inc | $40,000 | Hartford, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Soundview Family Ymca | $5,000 | Branford, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Campaign School At Yale | $10,000 | New Canaan, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Fund For Public Schools | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Links Foundation | $5,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| United Way Of Greater New Haven | $35,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Yale University School Of The Environment Urban Resources Initiative | $12,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Brooklyn Legal Services | $15,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Center For Children's Advocacy Inc Co U Of Ct School Of Law | $20,000 | Hartford, CT, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Christian Community Action | $100,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Compagnia De Colombari | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Connecticut Fund For The Environment | $50,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Connecticut Voices For Children | $50,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Dwight Hall At Yale | $20,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Fair Housing Justice Center | $15,000 | Long Island City, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Hopital Albert Schweitzer | $25,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Integrated Refugee And Immigrant Services | $75,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Leadership Education Athletics In Partnership | $150,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| New Haven Legal Assistance | $75,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Online Journalism Project Co La Vox Hispana | $10,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Open Communities Alliance Inc | $50,000 | Hartford, CT, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Soundview Family Ymca | $5,000 | Branford, CT, US | General Support | 2021 |
| United Way Of Greater New Haven | $35,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Yale University School Of Public Health | $100,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Scholarships | 2021 |
| Yale Universityschool Of The Environment Urban Resources Initiative | $12,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Branford Microfund | $10,000 | Branford, CT, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Brooklyn Legal Services | $15,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Center For Children's Advocacy Inc Co U Of Ct School Of Law | $17,500 | Hartford, CT, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Christian Community Action | $85,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Cityseed | $1,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Connecticut Fund For The Environment | $50,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Connecticut Voices For Children | $75,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Ct Health Advancement & Research Trust Universal Healthcare Foundation | $13,300 | Meriden, CT, US | General Support; Mapping Project | 2020 |
| Dwight Hall At Yale | $60,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support; Harbor Scholars | 2020 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Fair Haven Community Health Center | $15,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Fair Housing Justice Center | $15,000 | Long Island City, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Hopital Albert Schweitzer | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Integrated Refugee And Immigrant Services | $10,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2020 |
| International Festival Of Arts And Ideas | $10,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Leadership Education Athletics In Partnership | $150,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| New Haven Legal Assistance | $60,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Online Journalism Project Co La Vox Hispana | $5,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Open Communities Alliance Inc | $45,000 | Hartford, CT, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Soundview Family Ymca | $5,000 | Branford, CT, US | General Support | 2020 |
| The Legacy Theatre | $10,000 | Branford, CT, US | General Support | 2020 |
| United Way Of Greater New Haven | $20,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Yale Universityschool Of The Environment Urban Resources Initiative | $10,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Ymca Of Greater New York Chinatown Ymca | $60,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Brooklyn Legal Services | $15,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Center For Children's Advocacy | $5,000 | Hartford, CT, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Christian Community Action | $85,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2018 |
| City Seed New Haven | $1,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Community Initiatives | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Butler Koshland Fellowship | 2018 |
| Connecticut Fund For The Environment | $50,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Connecticut Health Advancement & Research Trust | $5,000 | Meriden, CT, US | General Support - Universal Healthcare Foundation | 2018 |
| Connecticut Voices For Children | $75,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Dwight Hall At Yale | $25,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support ($20,000); Yale Harbor Scholars ($5,000) | 2018 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Fair Haven Community Health Center | $20,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Fair Housing Justice Center | $15,000 | Long Island City, NY, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Friends Of New Haven Legal Assistance | $60,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Fund For Public Schools | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Classroom Library Support - Nyc Public Schools | 2018 |
| Integrated Refugee And Immigrant Services | $10,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Leadership Education Athletics In Partnership | $150,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Open Communities Alliance Inc | $45,000 | Hartford, CT, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Soundview Family Ymca | $5,000 | Branford, CT, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Stony Creek Congregational Church | $10,000 | Branford, CT, US | General Supportgeneral Support | 2018 |
| United Way Of Greater New Haven | $20,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Urban Resources Initiative Yale School Of Forestry & Environ Studies | $10,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Brooklyn Legal Services | $15,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Center For Children's Advocacy | $5,000 | Hartford, CT, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Christian Community Action | $85,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2017 |
| City Seed New Haven | $1,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Community Initiatives | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Butler Koshland Fellowship | 2017 |
| Connecticut Fund For The Environment | $50,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Connecticut Voices For Children | $90,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Dwight Hall At Yale | $20,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Fair Haven Community Health Center | $15,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Fair Housing Justice Center | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Foote School | $10,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Summer Enrichment Program (horizons At Foote) | 2017 |
| Friends Of New Haven Legal Assistance | $50,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Integrated Refugee And Immigrant Services | $10,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Leadership Education Athletics In Partnership | $110,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Online Journalism Project | $10,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Open Communities Alliance Inc | $45,000 | Hartford, CT, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Soundview Family Ymca | $5,000 | Branford, CT, US | General Support | 2017 |
| United Way Of Greater New Haven | $20,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Urban Resources Initiative Yale School Of Forestry & Environ Studies | $10,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Yale University | $40,000 | New Haven, CT, US | School Of Forestry And Environmental Studies | 2017 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 20-3082522 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 3004 Branford, CT 06405-1604 |
Key People (5)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Sassafras Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President, Director | Gordon T Geballe |
|---|---|
| Sect'y/treasurer/director | Shelley D Geballe |
| Director | Joshua G Geballe |
| Director | Benjamin D Geballe |
| Director | Daniel W Geballe |
Forms 990-PF
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