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Saunders Foundation is a private corporation based in HOUSTON, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is Stuart Sunders. It holds total assets of $8M. Annual income is reported at $1.7M. Total assets have grown from $4.6M in 2011 to $8M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 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 2015 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Texas. According to available records, Saunders Foundation has made 111 grants totaling $1.3M, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has grown from $277K in 2020 to $362K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $364K distributed across 35 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $288K, with an average award of $12K. The foundation has supported 66 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, California, Tennessee, which account for 93% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$15K
Largest Grant
$257K
Based on 22 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 Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 111 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, CA, TN.
Saunders Foundation has distributed a total of $1.3M across 111 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $12K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $288K.
Saunders Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Saunders Foundation is headquartered in HOUSTON, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fredric M Saunders | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Gayle D Saunders | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Stuart D Saunders | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Meredith S Mason | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$8M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$8M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
111
Total Giving
$1.3M
Average Grant
$12K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
66
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation ArmyPHILANTHROPY | Houston, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| First United Methodist ChurchRELIGIOUS | Mission, TX | $2K | 2022 |
| Hearts Of HopePHILANTHROPY | Houston, TX | $100 | 2022 |
| Heritage EdEDUCATION | Houston, TX | $288K | 2023 |
| Prager UniversityEDUCATION | Sherman Oaks, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Christ The King ChurchRELIGIOUS | Houston, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Hillsdale CollegeEDUCATION | Hillsdale, MI | $10K | 2023 |
| Hospice AustinMEDICAL | Austin, TX | $9K | 2023 |
| Cody Stephens Go Big Or Go HomeMEDICAL | Houston, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| North Shore Rotary FoundationPHILANTHROPY | Houston, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Houston Alumnae Panhellenic FoundatEDUCATION | Houston, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Focus MinistryRELIGIOUS | Knoxville, TN | $2K | 2023 |
| Lighthouse Of HoustonHEALTH CARE | Houston, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Prison Entrepreneurship ProgramEDUCATION | Houston, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Cure Alzheimers FundMEDICAL | Houston, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| PinecoveRELIGIOUS | Tyler, TX | $16K | 2022 |
| St Francis Episcopal ChurchRELIGIOUS | Houston, TX | $8K | 2022 |
| West Houston Young LifeRELIGIOUS | Houston, TX | $8K | 2022 |
| Wake Forest University Presidents CEDUCATION | Houston, TX | $4K | 2022 |
| Bethel ChurchRELIGIOUS | Houston, TX | $3K | 2022 |
| Side By Side KidsPHILANTHROPY | Austin, TX | $3K | 2022 |
| St Jude Children'S HospitalMEDICAL | Memphis, TN | $2K | 2022 |
| Families EmpoweredPHILANTHROPY | Houston, TX | $2K | 2022 |
| Chi Omega FoundationEDUCATION | Memphis, TN | $2K | 2022 |
| First United Meth Church HoustonRELIGIOUS | Houston, TX | $1K | 2022 |
| Houston BalletPHILANTHROPY | Houston, TX | $1K | 2022 |
| Lemonade Day HoustonPHILANTHROPY | Houston, TX | $1K | 2022 |
| Rescued Pets MovementANIMAL RESCUE | Houston, TX | $1K | 2022 |
| Boy Scouts Of AmericaEDUCATION | Houston, TX | $1K | 2022 |
| 100 Club Survivors FundPHILANTHROPY | Houston, TX | $500 | 2022 |
| Columbia CollegeEDUCATION | Columbia, SC | $500 | 2022 |
| Houston SpcaANIMAL SHELTER | Houston, TX | $500 | 2022 |
| Blue Water SurrenderPHILANTHROPY | Tampa, FL | $500 | 2022 |
| Texas A&M Chi OmegaEDUCATION | College Station, TX | $250 | 2022 |
| Delpelchin Childrens CenterPHILANTHROPY | Houston, TX | $250 | 2022 |
| Alzheimer'S Association HoustonMEDICAL | Houston, TX | $100 | 2022 |