Private foundation · EIN 85-3868628 · Alta, Wyoming · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Sander 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 19 grants paid, $174K total, median $1,090.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
19
$174K
Median grant
$1,090
Stays in WY
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
DescSeattle, WAGeneral$67K
UW History DepartmentSeattle, WAGeneral$50K
Wa Golf FoundationTacoma, WAGeneral$15K
EpiphanySeattle, WAGeneral$9,000
GarfieldSeattle, WAGeneral$8,469
Bishop BlanchetSeattle, WAGeneral$6,099
Odea High SchoolSeattle, WAGeneral$5,000
UW GivingSeattle, WAGeneral$5,000
Salvation ArmySeattle, WAGeneral$1,500
LakesideSeattle, WAGeneral$1,090
Teton Valley Health FoundationDriggs, IDGeneral$1,029
Union Gospel MissionSeattle, WAGeneral$1,000
Teton Regional Land TrustDriggs, IDGeneral$1,000
Pacific Science CenterSeattle, WAGeneral$1,000
Americas CharitiesChantilly, VAGeneral$1,000
Mary's PlaceSeattle, WAGeneral$472
Fred Hutchinson CancerSeattle, WAGeneral$250
Seattle United Soccer ClubSeattle, WAGeneral$193
Jackson High SchoolMill Creek, WAGeneral$104

By state: Washington 16 · Idaho 2 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Sander Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Alta, Wyoming, 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 Sander Family 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 Sander Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $174K across 19 grants, a median of $1,090.

Where does Sander Family Foundation give?

Washington (16 grants), Idaho (2 grants), Virginia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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