Saxer Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Saxer Family Foundation is a private foundation in St Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $780,000 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $150,000. 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$780,000
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$4.9 million
- New grantees4%
Giving in 2025 was up from $650,000 the year before.
4% 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 | $575,000 | 20 | $3.5 million |
| 2024 | $650,000 | 23 | $4.5 million |
| 2025 | $780,000 | 23 | $4.9 million |
How to apply
Saxer 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 Saxer Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 5 | $325,000 |
| North Carolina | 5 | $160,000 |
| California | 4 | $110,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $60,000 |
| New York | 2 | $45,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $30,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $20,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $20,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Growhaus | General support | $150,000 |
| Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy | General support | $100,000 |
| The Gathering Place A Refuge for Rebuilding Lives | General support | $60,000 |
| Union Rescue Mission | General support | $60,000 |
| Women's Bean Project | General support | $40,000 |
| Fresh Food Connect | General support | $40,000 |
| Kabbalah Experience | General support | $35,000 |
| Global Fund for Women Inc | General support | $30,000 |
| Mercy Ships | General support | $30,000 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnels to Towers FDN | Community | $30,000 |
| Atlantic University | General support | $25,000 |
| Hope Harbor Home Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| North Carolina Land Trust | General support | $20,000 |
| Spikenard Farm | General support | $20,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children Memo Pasedena Hospital | General support | $20,000 |
| Jane Goodall Institute | Conservation | $20,000 |
| Association for Research & Enlightenment | General support | $15,000 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind | General support | $15,000 |
| Friends of Public Radio Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| People Concern | General support | $10,000 |
| North Carolina Costal Federation | General support | $10,000 |
| Oneta Foundation | Community | $10,000 |
| Wegiveashare Inc | Community | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michelle K Saxer
- Margot Saxer
- Christopher Saxer
Questions people ask
Does Saxer Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Saxer Family Foundation give?
$780,000 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Saxer Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Michelle K Saxer (President), Margot Saxer (Secretary) and Christopher Saxer (Treasurer).
What does Saxer Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.