Phil & Isabella Sawyer Charitable Fdn
Preselected recipients only
Phil & Isabella Sawyer Charitable Fdn is a private foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $104,500 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $9,400 and the largest $51,700. 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$104,500
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$9,400
- Largest grant$51,700
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $84,000 the year before.
20% 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 | $92,000 | 4 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $84,000 | 4 | $2.0 million |
| 2025 | $104,500 | 5 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
Phil & Isabella Sawyer Charitable Fdn 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 4 | $70,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $34,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth City Foundation Committee | General operating | $51,700 |
| The Salvation Army A Georgia Corp | General operating | $34,000 |
| Musuem of the Albemarle | General operating | $9,400 |
| East Albemarle Regional Library Sys | General operating | $4,700 |
| Pasquotank County | General operating | $4,700 |
Officers and trustees
- Wells Fargo Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does Phil & Isabella Sawyer Charitable Fdn accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Phil & Isabella Sawyer Charitable Fdn give?
$104,500 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $9,400.
Who runs Phil & Isabella Sawyer Charitable Fdn?
Its 2025 filing lists Wells Fargo Bank N A (Trustee).