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Saunders Foundation is a private corporation based in TAMPA, FL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1959. The principal officer is Bank Of America Attn K Belmonte. It holds total assets of $12M. Annual income is reported at $2.4M. Total assets have grown from $9.4M in 2011 to $12M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Florida. According to available records, Saunders Foundation has made 29 grants totaling $713K, with a median grant of $10K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $250K, with an average award of $25K. The foundation has supported 25 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Florida and District of Columbia. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$15K
Average Grant
$27K
Largest Grant
$200K
Based on 26 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Saunders Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 29 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in FL, DC.
Saunders Foundation has distributed a total of $713K across 29 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $25K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $250K.
The application deadline is Applications accepted at any time. Grants approved primarily for the Tampa Bay geographic area.
Saunders Foundation is headquartered in TAMPA, FL. While based in FL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen J Belmonte | Trustee | $12K | $0 | $12K |
| Fred Dobbins | Trustee | $12K | $0 | $12K |
| George B Howell Iii | Trustee | $12K | $0 | $12K |
| Solon F O'Neal Jr | Trustee | $12K | $0 | $12K |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$12M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$12M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
29
Total Giving
$713K
Average Grant
$25K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
25
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2021 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University Of TampaFor 3rd installment payment of grant for art lobby & gallery with digital art display in Ferman Center for Arts | Tampa, FL | $250K | 2021 |
| Tampa Bay History CenterFor 5th installment payment of grant award of charting the future campaign | Tampa, FL | $100K | 2021 |
| Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center InFor 2021-2022 arts education and community engagement program | Tampa, FL | $50K | 2021 |
| Oasis Network Of New Tampa IncFor socks and underwear for students and back to basics program | Tampa, FL | $30K | 2021 |
| Tampa General Hospital FoundationFor TGH nursing scholarships fund | Tampa, FL | $25K | 2021 |
| Chapters Health Foundation IncFor Lifepath Hospice, Inc. Circle of Love for grieving children (center & camp) | Tampa, FL | $25K | 2021 |
| Salesian Sisters Of Tampa IncFor Villa Madonna campus pavilion and renovating project at Salesian Youth Center | Tampa, FL | $25K | 2021 |
| Tampa Bay WatchOne-half award to create and staff mobile education program for outside learning programs | Tierra Verde, FL | $19K | 2021 |
| Eckerd CollegeFor Aspec mentoring annual scholarship | St Petersburg, FL | $15K | 2021 |
| Voices For Children Of Tampa Bay InFor the Saunders necessities closet | Tampa, FL | $15K | 2021 |
| Hillsborough Education FoundationFor teaching tools resource center | Tampa, FL | $15K | 2021 |
| Champions For ChildrenFor Kids on the Block program | Tampa, FL | $13K | 2021 |
| The Florida AquariumFor coral conservation | Tampa, FL | $10K | 2021 |
| Seniors In Service Of Tampa Bay IncFor foster grandparent program | Tampa, FL | $10K | 2021 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of HillsborougTo enable family currently living w/o secure, stable housing to build own home | Tampa, FL | $10K | 2021 |
| University Area Community DevelopmeFor block-by-block initiative | Tampa, FL | $10K | 2021 |
| Wheelchairs 4 Kids IncFor Let's Roll program | Tarpon Springs, FL | $10K | 2021 |
| Children'S Home NetworkFor CARES program - campus activities, recreation, and education services | Tampa, FL | $10K | 2021 |
| Lighthouse Of PinellasFor early intervention program | Largo, FL | $10K | 2021 |
| Metropolitan MinistriesFor the children's holiday needs | Tampa, FL | $5K | 2021 |
| Great Exploration Childrens MuseumFor school and community outreaches to deliver stem activities | St Petersburg, FL | $5K | 2021 |
| Jobsite TheatreTo help offset cost of offering 16 weekday field trip matinees of Romeo & Juliet in Jan & Feb '22 | Tampa, FL | $5K | 2021 |
| Salvation Armytampa Area CommandFor the children's holiday needs | Tampa, FL | $5K | 2021 |
| Brookwood Florida IncFor purchase of 100 twin bed/bag sets and one year supply of over-the-counter meds/1st aid items and foster teen girls | St Petersburg, FL | $5K | 2021 |
| Florida House On Capitol HillAnnual contribution | Washington, DC | $2K | 2021 |