Anchor and Hope Sam R Sayers
Accepts applications
Anchor and Hope Sam R Sayers is a private foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $76,000 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $4,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$76,000
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$4,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $76,000 the year before.
32% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $60,000 | 15 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $76,000 | 19 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $76,000 | 19 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Center for Scholarship Admin 4320 Wade Hampton Blvd Ste G, Taylors, SC 29687 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (864) 268-3363 |
| What to submit | Visit www.csascholars.org for complete details |
| Deadlines | March 1st |
| Restrictions | Visit www.csascholars.org for a complete list of requirements |
What Anchor and Hope Sam R Sayers funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 13 | $52,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $8,000 |
| California | 1 | $4,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $4,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $4,000 |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana State University FBO Alexis Cassell | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| University of Virginia FBO Owen Chatterton | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Bridgewater College FBO Olivia Crigger | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| King University FBO Madison Dalton | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| East Tennessee State University FBO Leah Drummond | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| University of North Carolina Wilmington FBO Caley Duncan | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State FBO Nathan Dunford | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State FBO Annabelle Ficus | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State FBO Kateln Jackson | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Sweet Briar College FBO Maggie Minton | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| James Madison University FBO Thomas Mitchell | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Stanford University FBO Oscar Montgomery | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Davis and Elkins College FBO Andrea Pannell | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State FBO Chloe Patton | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| University of Virginia FBO Ella Richardson | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Roanoke College FBO Kyle Stephens | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Longwood University FBO Zachariah Stephens | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Christopher Newport University FBO Makaela Umberger | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University FBO Elijah Varney | Scholarship | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Wells Fargo Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does Anchor and Hope Sam R Sayers accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 1st.
How much does Anchor and Hope Sam R Sayers give?
$76,000 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Anchor and Hope Sam R Sayers?
Its 2025 filing lists Wells Fargo Bank N A (Trustee).
What does Anchor and Hope Sam R Sayers fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.