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Saunders Family Foundation is a private corporation based in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1987. It holds total assets of $2.1M. Annual income is reported at $1.8M. Total assets have grown from $715K in 2011 to $2M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. 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 Minnesota and Wisconsin. According to available records, Saunders Family Foundation has made 19 grants totaling $366K, with a median grant of $17K. Annual giving has grown from $103K in 2020 to $263K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $45K, with an average award of $19K. The foundation has supported 7 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Minnesota and Wisconsin and Massachusetts. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$15K
Average Grant
$21K
Largest Grant
$45K
Based on 5 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.
Saunders Family Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 19 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MN, WI, MA.
Saunders Family Foundation has distributed a total of $366K across 19 grants. The median grant size is $17K, with an average of $19K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $45K.
Saunders Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Saunders Family Foundation is headquartered in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. While based in MN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christina Saunders | PRESIDENT | $3K | $0 | $3K |
| Jackson Saunders | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Alyssa Bigham | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$152K
Total Assets
$2M
Fair Market Value
$1.9M
Net Worth
$2M
Grants Paid
$128K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$26K
Distribution Amount
$92K
Total: $1.9M
Total Grants
19
Total Giving
$366K
Average Grant
$19K
Median Grant
$17K
Unique Recipients
7
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webster High SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | Webster, WI | $45K | 2022 |
| Dougherty Family CollegeGENERAL SUPPORT | St Paul, MN | $25K | 2022 |
| Trustees Of Tufts CollegeGENERAL SUPPORT | Somerville, MA | $20K | 2022 |
| The Franklin CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Golden Valley, MN | $17K | 2022 |
| Banyan CommunityGENERAL SUPPORT | Minneapolis, MN | $15K | 2022 |
| Macphail Center For MusicGENERAL SUPPORT | Minneapolis, MN | $5K | 2022 |
| The Blake SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | Hopkins, MN | $5K | 2022 |