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The Sanford Foundation is a private corporation based in MERCER ISLAND, WA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1983. The principal officer is Patricia Turner. It holds total assets of $23K. Annual income is reported at $100K. Total assets have decreased from $25K in 2010 to $19K in 2022. Making grants to 501c3 organizations. See list of recipients. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Oregon and Idaho. According to available records, The Sanford Foundation has made 215 grants totaling $370K, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has decreased from $91K in 2020 to $59K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $167K distributed across 96 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $34K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 80 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Oregon, California, Idaho, which account for 68% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 15 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$2K
Largest Grant
$6K
Based on 48 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
Making grants to 501(c)(3) organizations
Making grants to 501c3 organizations. See list of recipients. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 215 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in OR, CA, ID.
The Sanford Foundation has distributed a total of $370K across 215 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $34K.
The Sanford Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Sanford Foundation is headquartered in MERCER ISLAND, WA. While based in WA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 15 states.
Officer and trustee information is not yet available for this foundation. This data is typically reported in Part VIII of the 990-PF filing.
Total Giving
$59K
Total Assets
$19K
Fair Market Value
$19K
Net Worth
$19K
Grants Paid
$59K
Contributions
$50K
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
$2K
Total Grants
215
Total Giving
$370K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
80
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Vincent De PaulCharity | Eugene, OR | $3K | 2023 |
| World Central KitchenCharity | Washington, DC | $8K | 2023 |
| ElawEnvironmental protection | Eugene, OR | $4K | 2023 |
| Voices ProjectCharity | Brooklyn, NY | $4K | 2023 |
| Whitebird Clinic CahootsCharity | Eugene, OR | $3K | 2023 |
| Stove Team InternationalCharity | Portland, OR | $3K | 2023 |
| Eugene Southtowne Rotary FoundationCharity | Eugene, OR | $2K | 2023 |
| Oregon Contemporary TheaterCharity | Eugene, OR | $2K | 2023 |
| Square One VillagesCharity | Eugene, OR | $2K | 2023 |
| The Eugene MissionCharity | Eugene, OR | $2K | 2023 |
| Food For Lane CountyCharity | Eugene, OR | $2K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Sawtooth Avalanch CenterCharity | Sun Valley, ID | $2K | 2023 |
| The Hunger CoalitionCharity | Bellevue, ID | $2K | 2023 |
| El PorvenirCharity | Broomfield, CO | $2K | 2023 |
| Or Public BroadcastingPublic broadcasting | Portland, OR | $1K | 2023 |
| Planned ParenthoodCharity | Eugene, OR | $1K | 2023 |
| KlccPublic Broadcasting | Eugene, OR | $1K | 2023 |
| Mt Pisgah Arboretumenvironmental protection | Eugene, OR | $1K | 2023 |
| Casita CopanCharity | Pittsburgh, PA | $1K | 2023 |
| The Community LibraryCharity | Ketchum, ID | $1K | 2023 |
| Al Otro LadoCharity | San Ysidro, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Jefferson Public RadioPublic radio | Ashland, OR | $1K | 2023 |
| Nightingale Hostel ShelterCharity | Eugene, OR | $1K | 2023 |
| Ugandan Water ProjectCharity | Lima, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Water For Life For SchoolsCharity | White Bear Lake, MN | $1K | 2023 |
| Whitman College Alumni FundEducation | Walla Walla, WA | $1K | 2023 |
| Surfrider FoundationEnvironmental protection | San Clemente, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| The Alliance Of IdahoCharity | Bellevue, ID | $1K | 2023 |
| International Rescue CommitteeCharity | Albert Lea, MN | $1K | 2023 |
| In A LandscapeCharity | Portland, OR | $1K | 2023 |
| International Women'S Forum Of OrCharity | Portland, OR | $550 | 2023 |
| GlobalgivingCharity | Washington, DC | $500 | 2023 |
| Next Step RecyclingCharity | Eugene, OR | $500 | 2023 |
| Rotary Club Of Mercer Island FoundaCharity | Mercer Island, WA | $445 | 2023 |
| The Rotary FoundationCharity | Chicago, IL | $100 | 2023 |
| International Women'S Forum Of IdCharity | Hailey, ID | N/A | 2023 |
| Doctors Without Borderscharity | Hagerstown, MD | $5K | 2022 |