Private foundation · EIN 85-2906209 · Rye, New Hampshire · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Match Sanderson 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: 36 grants paid, $210K total, median $5,000. 11% of grants stayed in New Hampshire.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
36
$210K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in NH
11%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Crossroads House PortsmouthPortsmouth, NHTo contribute to crossroads house portsmouth.$15K
Make a WishPhoenix, AZTo contribute to make a wish foundation.$15K
Feeding AmericaChicago, ILTo contribute to feeding america.$12K
Gather Network for GoodDallas, TXTo contribute to gather network for good.$10K
Home for Our TroopsTaunton, MATo contribute to home for our troops.$10K
Mercury OneIrving, TXTo contribute to mercury one.$10K
Parkland FoundationDallas, TXTo contribute to parkland foundation.$10K
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNTo contribute to st. jude children's research hospital.$10K
Tunnels to TowersStaten Island, NYTo contribute to tunnels to towers.$10K
Umass AmherstAmherst, MATo contribute to umass amherst.$10K
Portsmouth Hs ScholarshipsPortsmouth, NHTo contribute to portsmouth hs scholarships.$7,500
American Cancer SocietyKennesaw, GATo contribute to the american cancer society.$5,000
American Heart AssociationDallas, TXTo contribute to the american heart association.$5,000
American National Red CrossWashington, DCTo contribute to the american red cross.$5,000
Dana FarberBoston, MATo contribute to dana farber.$5,000
Indiana University FoundationIndianapolis, INTo contribute to the indiana university foundation.$5,000
Juvenile Diabetes Research FoundationNew York, NYTo contribute to the juvenile diabetes research foundation.$5,000
MD Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, TXTo contribute to the md anderson cancer center.$5,000
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterNew York, NYTo contribute to the memorial sloan kettering cancer center.$5,000
Navy SealsVirginia Beach, VATo contribute to the navy seals.$5,000
Operation BlessingVirginia Beach, VATo contribute to operation blessing.$5,000
Prison Entrepreneurship ProgramDallas, TXTo contribute to prison entrepreneurship program.$5,000
Prostate Cancer FoundationCulver City, CATo contribute to the prostate cancer foundation.$5,000
St Matthew Catholic ChurchCharlotte, NCTo contribute to st. matthew catholic church.$5,000
The Salvation ArmyAlexandria, VATo contribute to the salvation army.$5,000
Turning Point USALemont, ILTo contribute to turning point usa.$5,000
Alzheimer's Disease ReseachChicago, ILTo contribute to the alzheimer's disease research.$2,500
Per ScholasBronx, NYTo contribute to per scholas.$2,500
Rye Nh Fire DepartmentRye, NHTo contribute to the rye nh fire department.$2,500
American Kidney FundRockville, MDTo contribute to the american kidney fund.$2,000
Boston Children's HospitalBoston, MATo contribute to boston children's hospital.$2,000
National Breast Cancer CoalitionWashington, DCTo contribute to the national breast cancer coalition.$2,000
Catholic Charities NhAlexandria, VATo contribute to catholic charities nh.$1,000
National MS SocietyNew York, NYTo contribute to the national ms society.$1,000
White Horse RecoveryCenter Ossipee, NHTo contribute to white horse recovery.$250
Charity WatchChicago, ILTo contribute to charity watch.$75

By state: Texas 6 · Massachusetts 4 · New Hampshire 4 · New York 5 · Illinois 4 · Virginia 4

About this foundation

Match Sanderson Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Rye, New Hampshire, administered in care of Thomas K Sanderson, tax-exempt since 2021. 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 Match Sanderson 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 Match Sanderson Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $210K across 36 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Match Sanderson Foundation give?

Texas (6 grants), Massachusetts (4 grants), New Hampshire (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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