Saunders Family Charitable Fund is a private trust based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2005. The principal officer is % Joseph W Saunders. It holds total assets of $2.1M. Annual income is reported at $1.8M. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to available records, Saunders Family Charitable Fund has made 35 grants totaling $2.4M, with a median grant of $18K. Annual giving has grown from $449K in 2020 to $1.4M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $900K, with an average award of $68K. The foundation has supported 25 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Colorado, California, Hawaii, which account for 71% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Saunders Family Charitable Fund primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 35 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CO, CA, HI.
Saunders Family Charitable Fund has distributed a total of $2.4M across 35 grants. The median grant size is $18K, with an average of $68K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $900K.
Preference to educational purposes.
Saunders Family Charitable Fund is headquartered in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas J Saunders | VICE-PRESIDE | $5K | $0 | $5K |
| Christine Saunders | VICE-PRESIDE | $5K | $0 | $5K |
| Joseph W Saunders | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John N Staples Iii Esq | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sharon P Saunders | VICE-PRESIDE | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Giving
$1.5M
Total Assets
$2.1M
Fair Market Value
$4.2M
Net Worth
$2.1M
Grants Paid
$1.4M
Contributions
$1M
Net Investment Income
$188K
Distribution Amount
$176K
Total: $2M
Total Grants
35
Total Giving
$2.4M
Average Grant
$68K
Median Grant
$18K
Unique Recipients
25
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver UniversityGENERAL PURPOSE | Denver, CO | $900K | 2023 |
| The Bay Education FundGENERAL PURPOSES | Oakland, CA | $250K | 2023 |
| Teach For AmericaGENERAL PURPOSES | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Ucsf FoundationGENERAL PURPOSES | San Francisco, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Maui Preparatory AcademyGENERAL PURPOSES | Lahaina, HI | $50K | 2023 |
| 2018 | 990PF | View |
| 2017 | 990PF | View |
| 2016 | 990PF | View |
| North Bay Children'S CenterGENERAL PURPOSES |
| Novato, CA |
| $35K |
| 2023 |
| Northwestern UniversityEDUCATION | Evanston, IL | $16K | 2023 |
| Uinversity Of HawaiiSCHOLARSHIPS | Honolulu, HI | $15K | 2023 |
| Junior Achievement Of NorthernGENERAL PURPOSES | Walnut Creek, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Marine Corps Scholarship FundSCHOLARSHIPS | Alexandria, VA | $10K | 2023 |
| Vertical Sports MauiGENERAL PURPOSES | Kihei, HI | $10K | 2023 |
| Hawaiian Islands Land TrustGENERAL PURPOSES | Honolulu, HI | $50K | 2022 |
| Youth AliveGENERAL PURPOSES | Oakland, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| The Basic FundGENERAL PURPOSES | Oakland, CA | $40K | 2022 |
| Guardian TrainingEDUCATION | Berkeley, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| University Of HawaiiSCHOLARSHIPS | Honolulu, HI | $18K | 2022 |
| Spare For ChangeGENERAL PURPOSES | Kihei, HI | $10K | 2022 |
| Gorege W Bush CenterGeneral Purposes | Dallas, TX | $100K | 2020 |
| Hawiian Islands Land TrustGeneral Purposes | Honolulu, HI | $50K | 2020 |
| EncorpsGeneral Purposes | Redondo Beach, CA | $20K | 2020 |
| Horizon San Francisco Friends SchooEducation | San Francisco, CA | $10K | 2020 |
| Maui Food BankGeneral Purposes | Wailuku, HI | $10K | 2020 |
| Friends Of PomakaiGeneral Purposes | Kailua, HI | $10K | 2020 |
| Basketball MauiGeneral Purposes | Kihei, HI | $10K | 2020 |
| Squash SmartsGeneral Purposes | Philadelphia, PA | $5K | 2020 |
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