Sanborn Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sanborn Family Foundation is a private foundation in Las Vegas, Nevada. In tax year 2025 it gave $27,503 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $6,000. 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$27,503
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$433,779
- New grantees61%
Giving in 2025 was down from $34,329 the year before.
61% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $22,721 | 20 | $451,045 |
| 2024 | $34,329 | 15 | $440,480 |
| 2025 | $27,503 | 21 | $433,779 |
How to apply
Sanborn 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 Sanborn Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Utah. It also paid $684 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 6 | $6,569 |
| Arizona | 1 | $6,000 |
| California | 3 | $3,500 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $2,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $2,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Point USA | General Assistance | $6,000 |
| Pedal the Cause | General Assitance | $2,000 |
| Francis Parker Scholarship Fund | General Assistance | $2,000 |
| Park City Ski and Snowboard Associa | General Assistance | $1,569 |
| Dynamic Scholarship Fund | General Assistance | $1,000 |
| Pawtastic Friends | General Assistance | $1,000 |
| Healthnetwork Foundation | General Assistance | $1,000 |
| Individual | Genera Assistance | $1,000 |
| Heather Janikowski Foundation | General Assistance | $1,000 |
| Individual | General Assitance | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | General Assitance | $1,000 |
| YMCA Camp Coniston | General Assitance | $1,000 |
| Park City Community Foundation | General Assistance | $1,000 |
| Individual | General Assistance | $1,000 |
| Wasatch Trail Foundation | General Assistance | $1,000 |
| Children's Miracle Network | General Assistance | $1,000 |
| Park City Performances | General Assistance | $1,000 |
| Ski Utah Discover Winter Charity | General Assitance | $1,000 |
| Sdhdsa | General Assistance | $750 |
| Great Ormond St Charity | General Assistance | $684 |
| ALS Foundation | General Assistance | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard M Sanborn
- Susan D Sanborn
Questions people ask
Does Sanborn Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sanborn Family Foundation give?
$27,503 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Sanborn Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard M Sanborn (Ceo) and Susan D Sanborn (Cfo).
What does Sanborn Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and youth programs.