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Also known as: C/O W GRANT WILLIAMS III
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Sayers Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in SAINT LOUIS, MO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2010. The principal officer is W Grant Williams Iii. It holds total assets of $5.9M. Annual income is reported at $899K. Total assets have grown from $2.5M in 2011 to $5.9M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 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. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Missouri, New York and District of Columbia. According to available records, Sayers Foundation Inc. has made 130 grants totaling $2M, with a median grant of $10K. The foundation has distributed between $433K and $577K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $577K distributed across 32 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $156K, with an average award of $15K. The foundation has supported 49 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Missouri, California, District of Columbia, which account for 73% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 11 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$13K
Largest Grant
$117K
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.
Sayers Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 130 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MO, CA, DC.
Sayers Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $2M across 130 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $15K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $156K.
Sayers Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Sayers Foundation Inc. is headquartered in SAINT LOUIS, MO. While based in MO, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 11 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W Grant Williams Iii | DIR/PRES/TRE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Cynthia A Reese | DIRECTOR/SEC | $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
130
Total Giving
$2M
Average Grant
$15K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
49
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| College BoundCOLLEGE FUNDS FOR IMPOVERISHED | Saint Louis, MO | $15K | 2023 |
| Heritage FoundationRELIEF FROM GOVT. BURDENS | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| International InstituteSUPPORT IMMIGRANT ASSIMILATION | Saint Louis, MO | $15K | 2022 |
| Anti-Defamation LeagueJEWISH COMMUNITY SUPPORT | Saint Louis, MO | $10K | 2022 |
| Schwab Charitable FundDONATING TO T-E PUBLIC CHARITIES | San Francisco, CA | $156K | 2023 |
| Gateway To HopeBREAST CANCER CARE & TREATMENT | Saint Louis, MO | $100K | 2023 |
| Variety The Childrens CharityKIDS W/ PHYSICAL & MENTAL DISAB | Saint Louis, MO | $35K | 2023 |
| Maren FundED. PROGRAM FOR DOWNS SYNDROME | Saint Louis, MO | $25K | 2023 |
| United Way Greater St LouisSUPPORT & TRAINING FOR THE DISABLED | Saint Louis, MO | $15K | 2023 |
| American Federation For ChildrenACADEMIC IMPR THRU EDUC CHOICE | Washington, DC | $15K | 2023 |
| ExcelinedSTUDENT-CENTERED EDUCATION | Tallahassee, FL | $15K | 2023 |
| Ed ChoiceEDUCATION SUPPORT FOR IMPOVERISHED | Indianapolis, IN | $15K | 2023 |
| Club For Growth FoundationCREATING ECONOMIC PROSPERITY | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| United Jewish AppealCARE FOR JEWS & FIGHT ANTI-SEMITISM | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| American Red CrossNATURAL DISASTER SUPPORT, ETC | St Louis, MO | $10K | 2023 |
| Educational Freedom InstituteRESEARCH & SUPPORT SCHOOL CHOICE | Phoenix, AZ | $10K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Kids With CancerCANCER CARE & TREATMENT | Saint Louis, MO | $10K | 2023 |
| Backstoppers IncSUPPORT FAM OF FALLEN 1ST RESPONDERS | Saint Louis, MO | $10K | 2023 |
| St Louis Police FoundationFIRST RESPONDER SUPPORT SERVICES | Saint Louis, MO | $10K | 2023 |
| American Enterprise InstituteRELIEF FROM GOVT. BURDENS | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Camp Jump StartCHILDREN'S WELLNESS | Imperial, MO | $5K | 2023 |
| Manhattan Inst For Policy RsrchRELIEF FROM GOVT. BURDENS | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| George Mason Univ FoundationRELIEF FROM GOVT. BURDENS | Fairfax, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Stanford UniversityADVANCING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY | Stanford, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| The Next Step St LouisPROV SCHOLARSHIPS / FIGHT ADDICTION | St Louis, MO | $5K | 2023 |
| Today Tomorrow Educational FndtnEDUCATION SUPPORT FOR IMPOVERISHED | Saint Louis, MO | $5K | 2023 |
| Vail Health FoundationCANCER CARE AND TREATMENT | Vail, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| 4522 ClubADDICTION TREATMENT & RECOVERY | Saint Louis, MO | $5K | 2023 |
| Humane Society Of MissouriANIMAL RESCUE AND ADOPTION | St Louis, MO | $5K | 2023 |
| Competitive Enterprise InstituteRELIEF FROM GOVT. BURDENS | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| North Side Community SchoolEDUCATION SUPPORT FOR IMPOVERISHED | Saint Louis, MO | $15K | 2022 |
| Washington University School Of MedCANCER RESEARCH & TREATMENT | Saint Louis, MO | $10K | 2022 |
| Aim High St LouisACADEMIC ENRICHMENT PROGRAM | Saint Louis, MO | $5K | 2022 |