Tawny and Jerry Sanders Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Tawny and Jerry Sanders Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $86,200 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $5,200 and the largest $30,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$86,200
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$5,200
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$403,443
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was down from $91,800 the year before.
36% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $108,338 | 16 | $214,844 |
| 2024 | $91,800 | 15 | $224,725 |
| 2025 | $86,200 | 11 | $403,443 |
How to apply
Tawny and Jerry Sanders Charitable 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.
What Tawny and Jerry Sanders Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 6 | $64,700 |
| New York | 1 | $12,500 |
| Nevada | 1 | $6,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $1,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Colleagues | Unrestricted use | $30,000 |
| United Friends of the Children | Unrestricted use | $14,500 |
| Joe Torre Safe at Home Foundation | Unrestricted use | $12,500 |
| Race to Erase Ms | Unrestricted use | $10,000 |
| Keep Memory Alive | Unrestricted use | $6,000 |
| Library Foundation of Los Angeles | Unrestricted use | $5,200 |
| The Music Center | Unrestricted use | $3,000 |
| Keep Bel Air Beautiful | Unrestricted use | $2,000 |
| George M Pullman Educational Foundation | Unrestricted use | $1,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Unrestricted use | $1,000 |
| Word of Honor Fund | Unrestricted use | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Tawny Sanders
- WJ Sanders III
Questions people ask
Does Tawny and Jerry Sanders Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tawny and Jerry Sanders Charitable Foundation give?
$86,200 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $5,200.
Who runs Tawny and Jerry Sanders Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Tawny Sanders (President) and WJ Sanders III (Cfo/Sec.).
What does Tawny and Jerry Sanders Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.