The Saunders Foundation
Accepts applications
The Saunders Foundation is a private foundation in Tampa, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $470,000 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $200,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$470,000
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$18.3 million
- New grantees59%
Giving in 2024 was down from $677,000 the year before.
59% 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 | $681,200 | 25 | $17.0 million |
| 2023 | $677,000 | 21 | $17.5 million |
| 2024 | $470,000 | 22 | $18.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Kathleeen Belmonte PO Box 10477, Tampa, FL 33679 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (813) 229-0804 |
| What to submit | Submitted on forms provided by The Saunders Foundation. |
| Deadlines | Applications accepted at any time |
| Restrictions | Grants approved primarily for the Tampa Bay geographic area. |
What The Saunders Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 20 | $462,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $6,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Museum of Science and Industry | For Digital Dome Theatre project. | $200,000 |
| Oasis Opportunities | For mobile clothing closet and pop-up shop and Socks and Underwear for Students program. | $40,000 |
| Champions for Children | For abcProgram's Baby Caf breastfeeding support clinics and service, Kids on the Block educational puppet program, and children's holiday needs. | $30,000 |
| Judeo Christian Health Clinic Inc | For Referral Specialist position. | $25,000 |
| Voices for Children of Tampa Bay In | For the Saunders Necessities Closet. | $20,000 |
| Seniors in Service of Tampa Bay Inc | For the Foster Grandparent program. | $15,000 |
| Eckerd College | For the O'Brien Off Annual scholarship. | $15,000 |
| Children's Home Network | For CARES program - campus activities, recreation, and education services. | $15,000 |
| More Health Inc | For nutritional continuum for Hillsborough Co. program. | $15,000 |
| Tampa Metroplitan Area YMCA Inc | For YMCA Reads program. | $12,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Hillsboroug | To enable local residents to build safely. | $10,000 |
| Great Exploration Childrens Museum | For school and community outreach STEAM programs. | $10,000 |
| Lighthouse of Pinellas | For Early Intervention Program. | $10,000 |
| Stageworks Inc | For camera shoot and documentary of When the Righteous Triumph. | $10,000 |
| Cornerstone Family Ministries Inc | For Rosa Valdez Early Childhood and Lab. | $10,000 |
| Biltmore Relief Fund for WNC | Disaster Relief Fund for Western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene. Grant Restricted towards Recovery Efforts. Expenditure Responsibility Required to Document Payments Only Made To Eligible 501(c)(3) Organizations. | $6,000 |
| Metropolitan Ministries | For children's holiday needs. | $5,000 |
| Salvation ArmyTampa Area Command | For children's holiday needs. | $5,000 |
| Jobsite Theatre | For operations. | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation of Tampa Bay I | For Tampa Bay Rapid Response fund and 1 to 1 match. | $5,000 |
| Early Learning Coalition of Hillsbo | To sustain efforts in providing books & educational materials to families at no cost when participating in Day of Play. | $5,000 |
| Florida House on Capitol Hill | Annual contribution. | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Solon F O'Neal Jr
- George B Howell III
- Kathleen J Belmonte
- Fred Dobbins
- Susan O Thompson
Questions people ask
Does The Saunders Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications accepted at any time.
How much does The Saunders Foundation give?
$470,000 in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Saunders Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Solon F O'Neal Jr (Trustee), George B Howell III (Trustee), Kathleen J Belmonte (Trustee) and Fred Dobbins (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Saunders Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.