Saner Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Saner Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chestertown, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $43,300 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $14,000. 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$43,300
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$14,000
- Assets$915,925
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was up from $41,600 the year before.
9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $40,000 | 10 | $770,067 |
| 2024 | $41,600 | 10 | $829,872 |
| 2025 | $43,300 | 11 | $915,925 |
How to apply
Saner Family 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 Saner Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 1 | $14,000 |
| Maryland | 4 | $11,000 |
| New York | 2 | $6,775 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $3,250 |
| Maine | 1 | $2,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,275 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts | As needed | $14,000 |
| Bradley University | Scholarship fund | $5,000 |
| Community Food Pantry | As needed | $4,000 |
| The Hampton Library | As needed | $3,775 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | As needed | $3,250 |
| Peconic Land Trust | As needed | $3,000 |
| United Way of Kent County | As needed | $3,000 |
| Foundatioin for the Kent County Public Library | As needed | $2,000 |
| The York Land Trust | As needed | $2,000 |
| Washington College | As needed | $2,000 |
| Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing Inc | As needed | $1,275 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert J Saner
- Judith A Saner
- Richard E Verville
- Mary Saner
Questions people ask
Does Saner Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Saner Family Foundation give?
$43,300 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Saner Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert J Saner (President), Judith A Saner (Secretary), Richard E Verville (Director) and Mary Saner (Director).
What does Saner Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and environment and conservation.