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Don A Sanders Family Foundation is a private corporation based in HOUSTON, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. It holds total assets of $51K. Annual income is reported at $256K. Total assets have decreased from $254K in 2011 to $51K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Texas. According to available records, Don A Sanders Family Foundation has made 103 grants totaling $2M, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $264K in 2020 to $1.4M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $900K, with an average award of $19K. The foundation has supported 74 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, Utah, Alabama, which account for 90% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$12K
Largest Grant
$119K
Based on 29 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Don A Sanders Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 103 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, UT, AL.
Don A Sanders Family Foundation has distributed a total of $2M across 103 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $19K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $900K.
Don A Sanders Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Don A Sanders Family Foundation is headquartered in HOUSTON, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Don A Sanders | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ben T Morris | Vice President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Walter P Zively | Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$51K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$51K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
103
Total Giving
$2M
Average Grant
$19K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
74
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harmon Family FoundationEXEMPT FUNCTION | Houston, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| Mr October FoundationEXEMPT FUNCTION | Costa Mesa, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| The Kincaid SchoolEXEMPT FUNCTION | Houston, TX | $900K | 2022 |
| Best Friends Animal SocietyEXEMPT FUNCTION | Kanab, UT | $88K | 2022 |
| Houston Police FoundationEXEMPT FUNCTION | Houston, TX | $61K | 2022 |
| Houston Pet SetEXEMPT FUNCTION | Houston, TX | $60K | 2022 |
| K-9 Angels RescueEXEMPT FUNCTION | Houston, TX | $39K | 2022 |
| Kenya ReliefEXEMPT FUNCTION | Cullman, AL | $20K | 2022 |
| Sunshine Kids FoundationEXEMPT FUNCTION | Houston, TX | $18K | 2022 |
| Nolan Ryan FoundationEXEMPT FUNCTION | Round Rock, TX | $18K | 2022 |
| Sam Houston State UniversityEXEMPT FUNCTION | Huntsville, TX | $16K | 2022 |
| Houston Texans FoundationEXEMPT FUNCTION | Houston, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| The Rise SchoolEXEMPT FUNCTION | Houston, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| Houston Barc FoundationEXEMPT FUNCTION | Houston, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| Rescued Pets Movement IncEXEMPT | Houston, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| Roger Clemens FoundationEXEMPT FUNCTION | Houston, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| University Of HoustonEXEMPT FUNCTION | Houston, TX | $8K | 2022 |
| Canine Angels IncEXEMPT FUNCTION | Houston, TX | $8K | 2022 |
| Ut HealthEXEMPT PURPOSE | Houston, TX | $6K | 2022 |
| East Texas Angel NetworkEXEMPT FUNCTION | Longview, TX | $6K | 2022 |
| Houston Humane SocietyEXEMPT FUNCTION | Houston, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| The Heart ProgramEXEMPT FUNCTION | Houston, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| Today'S Harbor For ChildrenEXEMPT FUNCTION | Houston, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| Texas Exes Houston ChapteEXEMPT FUNCTION | Houston, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| Interfaith Charities IncEXEMPT FUNCTION | Houston, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| GlasstireEXEMPT FUNCTION | Houston, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| K9'S For CopsEXEMPT FUNCTION | Houston, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| Belong BakeryEXEMPT FUNCTION | Houston, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| Navy Seal FoundationEXEMPT FUNCTION | Bellingham, WA | $5K | 2022 |
| Houston SpcaEXEMPT FUNCTION | Houston, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| Advantage AdoptionsEXEMPT FUNCTION | Fort Worth, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| Ward'S FoundationEXEMPT FUNCTION | Charlotte, NC | $5K | 2022 |
| Sports Authority FoundatiEXEMPT FUNCTION | Houston, TX | $4K | 2022 |
| Springspirit BasebalEXEMPT FUNCTION | Houston, TX | $4K | 2022 |
| Willow Creek Wave RidersEXEMPT FUNCTION | Brookshire, TX | $3K | 2022 |
| Brookwood CommunityEXEMPT | Brookshire, TX | $3K | 2022 |
| KabcEXEMPT FUNCTION | Katy, TX | $1K | 2022 |
| Grace Christian AcademyEXEMPT FUNCTION | Houston, TX | $1K | 2022 |
| Farrah Fawcett FoundationEXEMPT FUNCTION | Los Angeles, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| Adopt A Golden BirminghamEXEMPT FUNCTION | Birmingham, AL | $1K | 2022 |
| Kingwood Park Hs JurnalisEXEMPT FUNCTION | Kingwood, TX | $1K | 2022 |
| The University Of Texas At AustinEXEMPT FUNCTION | Austin, TX | $1K | 2022 |
| Alzheimer'S AssociationEXEMPT FUNCTION | Houston, TX | $500 | 2022 |