The Sayers Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Sayers Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $519,559 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $149,559. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$519,559
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$149,559
- Assets$11.9 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2024 was down from $520,688 the year before.
10% of its 2024 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 | $520,688 | 28 | $11.0 million |
| 2024 | $519,559 | 30 | $11.9 million |
How to apply
The Sayers Foundation Inc 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 The Sayers Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 15 | $240,000 |
| California | 2 | $154,559 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $35,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 2 | $20,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable Fund | Donating to t-e public charities | $149,559 |
| Gateway to Hope | Breast cancer care & treatment | $80,000 |
| Variety the Childrens Charity | Kids w/ physical & mental disab | $35,000 |
| Educational Freedom Institute | Research & support school choice | $25,000 |
| Maren Fund | Ed. Program for downs syndrome | $25,000 |
| Greater St Louis Inc Foundation | Advance economic growth | $25,000 |
| United Jewish Appeal | Care for jews & fight anti-semitism | $15,000 |
| American Federation for Children | Academic impr thru educ choice | $10,000 |
| Club for Growth Foundation | Creating economic prosperity | $10,000 |
| College Bound | College funds for impoverished | $10,000 |
| Ed Choice | Education support for impoverished | $10,000 |
| Excelined | Student-centered education | $10,000 |
| Friends of Kids With Cancer | Cancer care & treatment | $10,000 |
| Today Tomorrow Educational Fndtn | Education support for impoverished | $10,000 |
| United Way Greater St Louis | Support & training for the disabled | $10,000 |
| Vail Health Foundation | Cancer care and treatment | $10,000 |
| Alzheimers Related Disorders Inc | Alzheimers research for a cure | $10,000 |
| 4522 Club | Addiction treatment & recovery | $5,000 |
| American Enterprise Institute | Relief from govt. Burdens | $5,000 |
| Backstoppers Inc | Support fam of fallen 1st responders | $5,000 |
| Camp Jump Start | Children's wellness | $5,000 |
| Competitive Enterprise Institute | Relief from govt. Burdens | $5,000 |
| Manhattan Inst for Policy RSRCH | Relief from govt. Burdens | $5,000 |
| George Mason Univ Foundation | Relief from govt. Burdens | $5,000 |
| Heritage Foundation | Relief from govt. Burdens | $5,000 |
| Stanford University | Advancing economic opportunity | $5,000 |
| Humane Society of Missouri | Animal rescue and adoption | $5,000 |
| St Louis Police Foundation | First responder support services | $5,000 |
| The Next Step St Louis | Prov scholarships / fight addiction | $5,000 |
| American Parkinson Disease Assoc | Parkinson disease research | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- W Grant Williams III
- Cynthia A Reese
Questions people ask
Does The Sayers Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Sayers Foundation Inc give?
$519,559 in tax year 2024, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Sayers Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists W Grant Williams III (Dir/Pres/Tre) and Cynthia A Reese (Director/Sec).
What does The Sayers Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and youth programs.