Sanders Dickinson Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sanders Dickinson Foundation is a private foundation in Saratoga, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $175,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$175,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$4.7 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $250,000 the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $250,000 | 6 | $4.5 million |
| 2024 | $175,000 | 4 | $4.7 million |
How to apply
Sanders Dickinson Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $150,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bay Area Rescue Mission | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Second Harvest of Silicon Valley | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| New Horizons Foundation Inc | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Derek A Sanders
- Kevin R Sanders
- Valerie W Sanders
- Robert W Sanders
- John R Henkel
Questions people ask
Does Sanders Dickinson Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sanders Dickinson Foundation give?
$175,000 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Sanders Dickinson Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Derek A Sanders (President / Director), Kevin R Sanders (V.P. / Director), Valerie W Sanders (Sec. / Director) and Robert W Sanders (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.