Private foundation · EIN 80-0398758 · Saint Louis, Missouri · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Sayers Foundation Inc

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 30 grants paid, $520K total, median $10K. 50% of grants stayed in Missouri.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
30
$520K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in MO
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.9M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 29 of 30 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Schwab Charitable FundSan Francisco, CADonating to t-e public charities$150K
Gateway to HopeSt Louis, MOBreast cancer care & treatment$80K
Variety the Childrens CharitySt Louis, MOKids w/ physical & mental disab$35K
Educational Freedom InstitutePhoenix, AZResearch & support school choice$25K
Maren FundSt Louis, MOEd. program for downs syndrome$25K
Greater St Louis Inc FoundationSt Louis, MOAdvance economic growth$25K
United Jewish AppealNew York, NYCare for jews & fight anti-semitism$15K
American Federation for ChildrenWashington, DCAcademic impr thru educ choice$10K
Club for Growth FoundationWashington, DCCreating economic prosperity$10K
College BoundSt Louis, MOCollege funds for impoverished$10K
Ed ChoiceIndianapolis, INEducation support for impoverished$10K
ExcelinedTallahassee, FLStudent-centered education$10K
Friends of Kids With CancerSt Louis, MOCancer care & treatment$10K
Today Tomorrow Educational FndtnSt Louis, MOEducation support for impoverished$10K
United Way Greater St LouisSt Louis, MOSupport & training for the disabled$10K
Vail Health FoundationVail, COCancer care and treatment$10K
Alzheimers Related Disorders IncChicago, ILAlzheimers research for a cure$10K
4522 ClubSt Louis, MOAddiction treatment & recovery$5,000
American Enterprise InstituteWashington, DCRelief from govt. burdens$5,000
Backstoppers IncSt Louis, MOSupport fam of fallen 1st responders$5,000
Camp Jump StartImperial, MOChildren's wellness$5,000
Competitive Enterprise InstituteWashington, DCRelief from govt. burdens$5,000
Manhattan Inst for Policy RsrchNew York, NYRelief from govt. burdens$5,000
George Mason Univ FoundationFairfax, VARelief from govt. burdens$5,000
Heritage FoundationWashington, DCRelief from govt. burdens$5,000
Stanford UniversityStanford, CAAdvancing economic opportunity$5,000
Humane Society of MissouriSt Louis, MOAnimal rescue and adoption$5,000
St Louis Police FoundationSt Louis, MOFirst responder support services$5,000
American Parkinson Disease AssocChesterfield, MOParkinson disease research$5,000

By state: Missouri 15 · California 2 · District of Columbia 5 · Arizona 1 · New York 2 · Indiana 1

About this foundation

Sayers Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri, administered in care of W Grant Williams III, tax-exempt since 2010. 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 Sayers Foundation Inc 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 Sayers Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $520K across 30 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Sayers Foundation Inc give?

Missouri (15 grants), California (2 grants), District of Columbia (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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