GB & Ca Saunders Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
GB & Ca Saunders Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Columbus, Georgia. In tax year 2024 it gave $56,000 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $12,000. 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$56,000
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$12,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was up from $41,000 the year before.
40% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $41,000 | 23 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $56,000 | 25 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
GB & Ca Saunders Foundation Inc 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 GB & Ca Saunders Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 21 | $48,700 |
| Tennessee | 3 | $4,500 |
| Montana | 1 | $2,800 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Springer Opera House | General donation | $12,000 |
| Chattahoochee Council Boy Scouts | General donation | $4,000 |
| Columbus State University | General donation | $2,800 |
| Emory University | General donation | $2,800 |
| Mercer University | School of law - dean enhancement fund | $2,800 |
| National Civil War Naval Museum | General donation | $2,800 |
| Whitefish Community Foundation | General donation | $2,800 |
| Wynn House | General donation | $2,500 |
| 1909 Preservation Society (CCC) | General donation | $2,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | General donation | $2,000 |
| Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association | General donation | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army | General donation | $2,000 |
| Trinity Episcopal Church | General donation | $2,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club | General donation | $1,500 |
| John P Thayer YMCA | General donation | $1,500 |
| St Andrew's - Sewanee School | General donation | $1,500 |
| Columbus Botanical Garden | General donation | $1,000 |
| First Baptist Church | General donation | $1,000 |
| Historic Columbus Foundation Inc | General donation | $1,000 |
| Historic District Preservation Society | General donation | $1,000 |
| Mercymed of Columbus Inc | General donation | $1,000 |
| National Infantry Museum (1775 Society) | General donation | $1,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | General donation | $1,000 |
| The Columbus Museum | General donation | $1,000 |
| Valley Rescue Mission | General donation | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Charlotte A Saunders
- Richard V Saunders
Questions people ask
Does GB & Ca Saunders Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does GB & Ca Saunders Foundation Inc give?
$56,000 in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs GB & Ca Saunders Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Charlotte A Saunders (Chief Executive Officer) and Richard V Saunders (Secretary).
What does GB & Ca Saunders Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.