Grants paid in 2024
22 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heritage EdHouston, TX | Education | $241K |
| Chi Omega FoudnatonMemphis, TN | Education | $27K |
| Christ the King ChurchHouston, TX | Religious | $20K |
| Prager UniversitySherman Oaks, CA | Education | $15K |
| Alzheimers Association Houston ChapHouston, TX | Medical | $10K |
| Pine CoveTyler, TX | Religious | $10K |
| Young LifeColorado Springs, CO | Religious | $10K |
| Hospice AustinAustin, TX | Medical | $8,500 |
| Texas Childrens HospitalHouston, TX | Medical | $5,100 |
| Cody Stephens Go Big Or Go HomeHouston, TX | Medical | $5,000 |
| North Shore Rotary FoundationHouston, TX | Philanthropy | $3,000 |
| Womens Storybook Project of TexasAustin, TX | Humanitarian aid | $2,833 |
| Houston Alumnae Panhellenic FoundatHouston, TX | Education | $2,000 |
| Colel ChabadBrooklyn, NY | Humanitarian aid | $1,000 |
| FIRST Global Methodist ChurchMission, TX | Religious | $1,000 |
| Lighthouse of HoustonHouston, TX | Health care | $1,000 |
| Charm Prison MinistryHosuton, TX | Religious | $500 |
| Halo House FoundationHouston, TX | Medical | $100 |
| Hht Foundation InternationalMonkton, MD | Medical | $100 |
| Hilltop AdventuresHouston, TX | Religious | $100 |
| Second Baptist ChurchHouston, TX | Religious | $100 |
| St Martin's Episcopal ChurchHouston, TX | Relgious | $100 |
By state: Texas 17 · Tennessee 1 · California 1 · Colorado 1 · New York 1 · Maryland 1
About this foundation
Saunders Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Houston, Texas, administered in care of Stuart Sunders, tax-exempt since 1998. 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?
No. On its 2024 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 Saunders Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $363K across 22 grants, a median of $2,916.
Where does Saunders Foundation give?
Texas (17 grants), Tennessee (1 grants), California (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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