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Also known as: C/O JANET LEWIS SAUER
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Sauer-Lewis Foundation is a private corporation based in RICHMOND, VA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2003. The principal officer is Janet Lewis Sauer. It holds total assets of $8.2M. Annual income is reported at $3.6M. Total assets have grown from $3M in 2011 to $8.2M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 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. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Virginia and Florida. According to available records, Sauer-Lewis Foundation has made 84 grants totaling $2.3M, with a median grant of $14K. The foundation has distributed between $420K and $953K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $953K distributed across 32 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $150K, with an average award of $27K. The foundation has supported 29 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Virginia, Florida, Tennessee, which account for 96% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$20K
Average Grant
$33K
Largest Grant
$150K
Based on 13 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.
Sauer-Lewis Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 84 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in VA, FL, TN.
Sauer-Lewis Foundation has distributed a total of $2.3M across 84 grants. The median grant size is $14K, with an average of $27K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $150K.
Sauer-Lewis Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Sauer-Lewis Foundation is headquartered in RICHMOND, VA. While based in VA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janet Lewis Sauer | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Bradford B Sauer | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$8.2M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$8.2M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
84
Total Giving
$2.3M
Average Grant
$27K
Median Grant
$14K
Unique Recipients
29
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flagler CollegeANNUAL GIVING | St Augustine, FL | $150K | 2023 |
| Mission GaitANNUAL GIVING | Richmond, VA | $75K | 2023 |
| Flagler HomeANNUAL GIVING | Richmond, VA | $50K | 2023 |
| CaritasANNUAL GIVING | Richmond, VA | $30K | 2023 |
| Grace & Holy Trinity ChurchRELIGIOUS | Richmond, VA | $25K | 2023 |
| Pga TourANNUAL GIVING | Ponte Verda Beach, FL | $25K | 2023 |
| FoodbankANNUAL GIVING | Richmond, VA | $22K | 2023 |
| Mcshin FoundationANNUAL GIVING | Richmond, VA | $15K | 2023 |
| Small World YogaANNUAL GIVING | Nashville, TN | $13K | 2023 |
| Circles RvaANNUAL GIVING | Richmond, VA | $10K | 2023 |
| Anna Julia Cooper Episcopal SchoolANNUAL GIVING | Richmond, VA | $10K | 2023 |
| The Faison CenterANNUAL GIVING | Richmond, VA | $10K | 2023 |
| Liberation Vererans ServicesANNUAL GIVING | Richmond, VA | $10K | 2023 |
| Rework RichmondANNUAL GIVING | Richmond, VA | $10K | 2023 |
| Jackson-Field Episcopal HomeANNUAL GIVING | Jarratt, VA | $10K | 2023 |
| Boaz & Ruth IncANNUAL GIVING | Richmond, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| World Pediatric ProjectANNUAL GIVING | Richmond, VA | $5K | 2023 |