Also known as: C/O DANIEL & EMILYN SANDERS SR
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Sanders Family Foundation is a private trust based in GREENVILLE, SC. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2009. The principal officer is Lesley R Moore. It holds total assets of $1.7M. Annual income is reported at $349K. Total assets have grown from $1.2M in 2011 to $1.7M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 5 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 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in South Carolina and Georgia. According to available records, Sanders Family Foundation has made 18 grants totaling $592K, with a median grant of $33K. The foundation has distributed between $290K and $302K annually from 2020 to 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $70K, with an average award of $33K. The foundation has supported 12 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in South Carolina and North Carolina and Georgia. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$34K
Largest Grant
$60K
Based on 9 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Sanders Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 18 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in SC, NC, GA.
Sanders Family Foundation has distributed a total of $592K across 18 grants. The median grant size is $33K, with an average of $33K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $70K.
Sanders Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Sanders Family Foundation is headquartered in GREENVILLE, SC. While based in SC, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesley R Moore Esq | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Emilyn C Sanders | CO-TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Daniel S Sanders Sr | CO-TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John Sanders | CO-TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Daniel Sanders Jr | CO-TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$294K
Total Assets
$1.7M
Fair Market Value
$8.8M
Net Worth
$1.7M
Grants Paid
$281K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$311K
Distribution Amount
$461K
Total Grants
18
Total Giving
$592K
Average Grant
$33K
Median Grant
$33K
Unique Recipients
12
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina Historical SocietyGENERAL EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | Charleston, SC | $60K | 2022 |
| Furman UniversityVARIOUS EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | Greenville, SC | $57K | 2022 |
| Prisma Health-Upstateuniv Of South Carolina School Of Medicine GreenvilleHEALTH CARE PURPOSE - PALADIN SCHOLARSHIP | Greenville, SC | $50K | 2022 |
| Ymca Of GreenvilleGENERAL EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | Greenville, SC | $40K | 2022 |
| United MinistriesGENERAL RELIGIOUS PURPOSE | Greenville, SC | $25K | 2022 |
| Christ Church Episcopal SchoolGENERAL RELIGIOUS PURPOSE | Greenville, SC | $25K | 2022 |
| South Carolina Independent Colleges & Universities IncGENERAL EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | Columbia, SC | $20K | 2022 |
| University Of South Carolina Educational FoundationGENERAL EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | Columbia, SC | $20K | 2022 |
| University Of GeorgiaGENERAL EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | Athens, GA | $5K | 2022 |
| Wake Forest UniversityGENERAL EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | Winstonsalem, NC | $10K | 2020 |
| University Of South Carolina (School Of Law)GENERAL EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | Columbia, SC | $10K | 2020 |
| Humane Society Of GreenvilleGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Greenville, SC | $10K | 2020 |
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