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Saunders Foundation is a private corporation based in ROCHESTER, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1987. It holds total assets of $5.9M. Annual income is reported at $5.7M. Total assets have grown from $777K in 2011 to $5.9M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 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 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in New York. According to available records, Saunders Foundation has made 64 grants totaling $936K, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has decreased from $690K in 2021 to $245K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $192K, with an average award of $15K. The foundation has supported 46 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in New York and Ohio. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$21K
Largest Grant
$192K
Based on 33 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 is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 64 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, OH.
Saunders Foundation has distributed a total of $936K across 64 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $15K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $192K.
Saunders Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Saunders Foundation is headquartered in ROCHESTER, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E Philip Saunders | Chairman Emeritus | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Patricia Redding | President and Chief Executive Officer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Robert Jr Sant | Secretary and General Counsel | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sheri Lefrois | Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$5.9M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$5.9M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
64
Total Giving
$936K
Average Grant
$15K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
46
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Cancer Societyprogram funding-see attached | Rochester, NY | $100 | 2022 |
| St John Fisher CollegeWhite Coat Scholarship-School of Pharmacy-pymt 1of5 | Rochester, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| Education Success Networkannual program funding | Rochester, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| Vincent Houserenovations to facility | Wayland, NY | $34K | 2022 |
| Monroe Community College FoundationSTAR Power Scholarship | Rochester, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| United Way Of Livingston Countyannual giving | Geneseo, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Mcquaid JesuitArrupe Fund at McQuaid Jesuit | Rochester, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Ossian Center Cemeterynew roadway in back section of cemetery | Dansville, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Breast Cancer Coalition Of Rochesterprogram funding | Rochester, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Youth For Christprogram funding | Rochester, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Flace-Inclusion In Motionphase 3: open air pavilion construction | Canandaigua, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Cold Creek Foundationprogram funding | Castalia, OH | $5K | 2022 |
| Al Sigl Community Of AgenciesBrochure sponsor 2023-Just One Campaign | Rochester, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Livingston County Hospiceprogram funding | Mt Morris, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| York Central SchoolStand Up program-see attached-Shari Pascuzzo rep | Retsof, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Genesee Country Village & Museumprogram funding | Mumford, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Seneca Waterways Council BsaEagle Scouts | Rochester, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| Roc Cystic Fibrosis Awarenessprogram funding | Rush, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| New York State Troopers Foundationfor the weight room at the academy-see attached | Latham, NY | $2K | 2022 |
| Dansville Ambulance2022 fund drive | Dansville, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| Genesee Country Christian Schoolprogram funding | Geneseo, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| Five Rivers Council--Bsaannual giving--Dansville Troop in ThunderBird District of Five Rivers Council | Elmira, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| Adirondack Park Instituteprogram funding | Newcomb, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| Rochester Museum & Science Centerfor Cumming Nature Center | Rochester, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| Dansville Fire Departmentannual fund drive | Dansville, NY | $500 | 2022 |
| Noyes Foundationin memory of Carl Myers | Dansville, NY | $500 | 2022 |
| American Legion Post 87Christmas fund drive | Dansville, NY | $400 | 2022 |
| Footin' It For Familyprogram funding (Kyle Mehlenbacher at Valley Fuels fundraiser)-attached | Cohocton, NY | $300 | 2022 |
| Catholic Charities Steubenlivingstonprogram funding | Mt Morris, NY | $300 | 2022 |
| Paul Smiths College - Stock ContributionNORDIC CENTER | Paul Smiths, NY | $192K | 2021 |
| Paul Smiths College - Cash DonationNORDIC CENTER | Paul Smiths, NY | $141K | 2021 |
| Veteran'S Outreach CenterCAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Rochester, NY | $75K | 2021 |
| Young Entrepreneurs AcademyANNUAL GIVING | Rochester, NY | $50K | 2021 |
| Paul Smiths CollegeCAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Paul Smiths, NY | $50K | 2021 |
| WxxiPROGRAM FUNDING - 2 YEAR GRANT | Rochester, NY | $38K | 2021 |
| University Of Rochester AdvancementPROGRAM FUNDING | Rochester, NY | $10K | 2021 |
| The Green AngelsGRANT FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Palmyra, NY | $10K | 2021 |
| Adirondack Health FoundationANNUAL GIVING | Saranac Lake, NY | $10K | 2021 |
| Bishop Kearney High SchoolPROGRAM FUNDING | Rochester, NY | $5K | 2021 |
| Ai Sigl Community Of AgenciesBROCHURE SPONSOR | Rochester, NY | $5K | 2021 |
| Holy Family Catholic CommunityGENERAL PURPOSES | Wayland, NY | $3K | 2021 |
| Rochester RotaryPROGRAM FUNDING | Rochester, NY | $3K | 2021 |