How to apply
Submitted on forms provided by The Saunders Foundation. Contact: Kathleeen Belmonte, Po Box 10477, Tampa, Fl, 8132290804 Deadlines: Applications accepted at any time Restrictions: Grants approved primarily for the Tampa Bay geographic area.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
Top 21 of 22 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Museum of Science and IndustryTampa, FL | For Digital Dome Theatre project. | $200K |
| Oasis OpportunitiesTampa, FL | For mobile clothing closet and pop-up shop and Socks and Underwear for Students program. | $40K |
| Champions for ChildrenTampa, FL | For abcProgram's Baby Caf breastfeeding support clinics and service, Kids on the Block educational puppet program, and children's holiday n… | $30K |
| Judeo Christian Health Clinic IncTampa, FL | For Referral Specialist position. | $25K |
| Voices for Children of Tampa Bay inTampa, FL | For the Saunders Necessities Closet. | $20K |
| Seniors in Service of Tampa Bay IncTampa, FL | For the Foster Grandparent program. | $15K |
| Children's Home NetworkTampa, FL | For CARES program - campus activities, recreation, and education services. | $15K |
| More Health IncTampa, FL | For nutritional continuum for Hillsborough Co. program. | $15K |
| Tampa Metroplitan Area YMCA IncTampa, FL | For YMCA Reads program. | $12K |
| Habitat for Humanity of HillsborougTampa, FL | To enable local residents to build safely. | $10K |
| Great Exploration Childrens MuseumSt Petersburg, FL | For school and community outreach STEAM programs. | $10K |
| Lighthouse of PinellasLargo, FL | For Early Intervention Program. | $10K |
| Stageworks IncTampa, FL | For camera shoot and documentary of When the Righteous Triumph. | $10K |
| Cornerstone Family Ministries IncTampa, FL | For Rosa Valdez Early Childhood and Lab. | $10K |
| Biltmore Relief Fund for WncAsheville, NC | Disaster Relief Fund for Western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene. Grant Restricted towards Recovery Efforts. Expenditure Responsibili… | $6,000 |
| Metropolitan MinistriesTampa, FL | For children's holiday needs. | $5,000 |
| Salvation Armytampa Area CommandTampa, FL | For children's holiday needs. | $5,000 |
| Jobsite TheatreTampa, FL | For operations. | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation of Tampa Bay ITampa, FL | For Tampa Bay Rapid Response fund and 1 to 1 match. | $5,000 |
| Early Learning Coalition of HillsboTampa, FL | To sustain efforts in providing books & educational materials to families at no cost when participating in Day of Play. | $5,000 |
| Florida House on Capitol HillWashington, DC | Annual contribution. | $2,000 |
By state: Florida 20 · North Carolina 1 · District of Columbia 1
About this foundation
Saunders Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Tampa, Florida, administered in care of Bank of America Attn K Belmonte, tax-exempt since 1959. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Saunders Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Submitted on forms provided by The Saunders Foundation. Deadlines: Applications accepted at any time.
How much does Saunders Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $470K across 22 grants, a median of $10K.
Where does Saunders Foundation give?
Florida (20 grants), North Carolina (1 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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