Sawyer Foundation Charitable Tr
Preselected recipients only
Sawyer Foundation Charitable Tr is a private foundation in Safety Harbor, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $768,948 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $1,150 and the largest $300,000. 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$768,948
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$1,150
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$34,060
- New grantees70%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.2 million the year before.
70% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $946,500 | 7 | $506,667 |
| 2023 | $1.2 million | 17 | $10,877 |
| 2024 | $768,948 | 30 | $34,060 |
How to apply
Sawyer Foundation Charitable Tr 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 Sawyer Foundation Charitable Tr funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Florida. It also paid $26,992 in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 7 | $379,981 |
| Michigan | 2 | $303,250 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $25,050 |
| Texas | 3 | $10,195 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $10,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $3,500 |
| Missouri | 3 | $2,870 |
| California | 4 | $2,750 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,800 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hope College | Global education | $300,000 |
| Loud Monk Media | Educational video production | $272,650 |
| Disciple Support Ministries | Missionary support | $100,000 |
| Operation Resolute | Veteran support | $25,000 |
| Amor Europe | Provide clean drinking water | $16,667 |
| Alebachew Mammo Alemayehu | Missionary support | $10,000 |
| Poetice | Missionary support | $10,000 |
| Matt Arnett | Global health education | $7,500 |
| Harvest Aviation | Disaster relief | $4,903 |
| Water by Women | Provide clean drinking water | $3,500 |
| Ripplaffect | Provide clean drinking water | $3,250 |
| The Bucket Ministry | Provide clean drinking water | $2,195 |
| We See Jesus Ministries | Provide clean drinking water | $1,800 |
| Waves for Water | Provide clean drinking water | $1,400 |
| Africa Oasis | Provide clean drinking water | $1,300 |
| Convoy of Hope | Disaster relief | $1,000 |
| Hope for Haiti | Provide clean drinking water | $1,000 |
| Mama Project | Provide clean drinking water | $1,000 |
| Surfing Servants | Provide clean drinking water | $1,000 |
| Water Hands Hope | Provide clean drinking water | $1,000 |
| Veterans Without Orders | Disaster relief | $570 |
| Disaster Aid | Disaster relief | $560 |
| Hope for Brazil | Provide clean drinking water | $519 |
| Ancora Ministeries | Provide clean drinking water | $500 |
| Mission 823 | Disaster relief | $500 |
| The Sonder Project | Provide clean drinking water | $409 |
| Healthy Nations Inc | Provide clean drinking water | $325 |
| One Atta Time | Provide clean drinking water | $300 |
| Grounded Boots Relief | Disaster relief | $50 |
| Team Rubicon | Disaster relief (clean drinking water) | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Kurt Avery
- Barbara Avery
- Gwendolyn Loftin
Questions people ask
Does Sawyer Foundation Charitable Tr accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sawyer Foundation Charitable Tr give?
$768,948 in tax year 2024, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $1,150.
Who runs Sawyer Foundation Charitable Tr?
Its 2024 filing lists Kurt Avery (Co-Trustee), Barbara Avery (Co-Trustee) and Gwendolyn Loftin (Co-Trustee).
What does Sawyer Foundation Charitable Tr fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and faith communities.