Saunders Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Saunders Family Foundation is a private foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $122,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $60,000. 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$122,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $119,160 the year before.
0% 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 | $128,380 | 8 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $119,160 | 6 | $2.0 million |
| 2025 | $122,000 | 5 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
Saunders 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 Saunders Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 1 | $60,000 |
| Minnesota | 3 | $42,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Webster High School | General support | $60,000 |
| Dunwoody College of Technology | General support | $20,000 |
| Trustees of Tufts College | General support | $20,000 |
| Banyan Community | General support | $17,000 |
| The Blake School | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Christina Saunders
- Jackson Saunders
- Alyssa Bigham
Questions people ask
Does Saunders Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Saunders Family Foundation give?
$122,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Saunders Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Christina Saunders (President), Jackson Saunders (Treasurer) and Alyssa Bigham (Secretary).
What does Saunders Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.