Saunders Family Charitable Fund
Accepts applications
Saunders Family Charitable Fund is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $406,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $250,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$406,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$5.6 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was up from $402,148 the year before.
14% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $493,967 | 10 | $3.0 million |
| 2023 | $545,923 | 10 | $4.2 million |
| 2024 | $402,148 | 11 | $5.4 million |
| 2025 | $406,000 | 7 | $5.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Helen Burrows 765 Market Street Suite 24D, San Francisco, CA 94103 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (650) 867-9385, saundershomeoffice@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Submit applications in writing to address above. |
| Restrictions | Recipients must be exempt as a public charity under irc 501(c)(3). Preference to educational purposes. |
What Saunders Family Charitable Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $325,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $26,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Bay Education Fund | General support | $250,000 |
| Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Youth Alive | General support | $50,000 |
| The Basic Fund | Basic fund scholars program | $25,000 |
| Northwestern University | Education | $16,000 |
| Evanston Township High School Educational Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Maui Preparatory Academy | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph W Saunders
- Sharon P Saunders
- Christine S Berg
- Thomas J Saunders
Questions people ask
Does Saunders Family Charitable Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Saunders Family Charitable Fund give?
$406,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Saunders Family Charitable Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Joseph W Saunders (Trustee), Sharon P Saunders (Trustee), Christine S Berg (Trustee) and Thomas J Saunders (Trustee).
What does Saunders Family Charitable Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.