Private foundation · EIN 47-2294729 · Saint Louis, Missouri · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Saxer 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: 23 grants paid, $780K total, median $25K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
23
$780K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in MO
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.5M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The GrowhausDenver, COGeneral support$150K
Southern Appalachian Highlands ConservancyAsheville, NCGeneral support$100K
The Gathering Place a Refuge for Rebuilding LivesDenver, COGeneral support$60K
Union Rescue MissionLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$60K
Women's Bean ProjectDenver, COGeneral support$40K
Fresh Food ConnectDenver, COGeneral support$40K
Kabbalah ExperienceDenver, COGeneral support$35K
Global Fund for Women IncSan Francisco, CAGeneral support$30K
Mercy ShipsLindale, TXGeneral support$30K
Stephen Siller Tunnels to Towers FdnStaten Island, NYCommunity$30K
Atlantic UniversityVirginia Beach, VAGeneral support$25K
Hope Harbor Home IncSupply, NCGeneral support$25K
North Carolina Land TrustWilmington, NCGeneral support$20K
Spikenard FarmFloyd, VAGeneral support$20K
Shriners Hospital for Children Memo Pasedena HospitalTampa, FLGeneral support$20K
Jane Goodall InstituteWashington, DCConservation$20K
Association for Research & EnlightenmentVirginia Beach, VAGeneral support$15K
Guiding Eyes for the BlindYorktown Heights, NYGeneral support$15K
Friends of Public Radio IncWilmington, NCGeneral support$10K
People ConcernLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$10K
North Carolina Costal FederationNewport, SCGeneral support$10K
Oneta FoundationJurupa Valley, CACommunity$10K
Wegiveashare IncAsheville, NCCommunity$5,000

By state: Colorado 5 · North Carolina 5 · California 4 · Virginia 3 · New York 2 · Texas 1

About this foundation

Saxer Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri, administered in care of Margot Saxer, tax-exempt since 2015. 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 Saxer 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 Saxer Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $780K across 23 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Saxer Family Foundation give?

Colorado (5 grants), North Carolina (5 grants), California (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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