Private foundation · EIN 20-5679987 · West Linn, Oregon · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Sanders Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $1.7M total, median $58K. 50% of grants stayed in Oregon.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$1.7M
Median grant
$58K
Stays in OR
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$31M

Grants paid in 2025

10 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Oregon State Univ FndCorvallis, ORValley football center enhancement$750K
Univ of Oregon FoundationEugene, ORAthletic department fund$500K
Seton Catholic High SchVancouver, WATuition assistance$115K
St Thomas More SchoolSpokane, WATuition assistance$80K
Eastside Catholic SchoolSammamish, WARestricted-teacher salaries$80K
Medical Teams Int'lPortland, ORUnrestricted general fund$35K
Salvation ArmyVancouver, WAUnrestricted general fund$30K
Partners in HealthFrederick, MDUnrestricted general fund$30K
Fanconi Anemia ResearchEugene, ORUnrestricted general fund$30K
Albertina KerrPortland, ORUnrestricted general fund$15K

By state: Oregon 5 · Washington 4 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

Sanders Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in West Linn, Oregon, administered in care of Jerrard Seibert & Pollard, tax-exempt since 2007. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Sanders Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Sanders Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.7M across 10 grants, a median of $58K.

Where does Sanders Family Foundation give?

Oregon (5 grants), Washington (4 grants), Maryland (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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