Match Sanderson Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Match Sanderson Foundation is a private foundation in Rye, New Hampshire. In tax year 2025 it gave $210,325 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$210,325
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$4.9 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was up from $203,822 the year before.
9% 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 | $148,123 | 35 | $3.5 million |
| 2024 | $203,822 | 44 | $4.3 million |
| 2025 | $210,325 | 36 | $4.9 million |
How to apply
Match Sanderson 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 Match Sanderson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 6 | $45,000 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $27,000 |
| New Hampshire | 4 | $25,250 |
| New York | 5 | $23,500 |
| Illinois | 4 | $19,575 |
| Virginia | 4 | $16,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $15,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $7,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Crossroads House Portsmouth | To contribute to crossroads house portsmouth. | $15,000 |
| Make A Wish | To contribute to make a wish foundation. | $15,000 |
| Feeding America | To contribute to feeding america. | $12,000 |
| Gather Network for Good | To contribute to gather network for good. | $10,000 |
| Home for Our Troops | To contribute to home for our troops. | $10,000 |
| Mercury One | To contribute to mercury one. | $10,000 |
| Parkland Foundation | To contribute to parkland foundation. | $10,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | To contribute to st. Jude children's research hospital. | $10,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers | To contribute to tunnels to towers. | $10,000 |
| Umass Amherst | To contribute to umass amherst. | $10,000 |
| Individual | $7,500 | |
| American Cancer Society | To contribute to the american cancer society. | $5,000 |
| American Heart Association | To contribute to the american heart association. | $5,000 |
| American National Red Cross | To contribute to the american red cross. | $5,000 |
| Dana Farber | To contribute to dana farber. | $5,000 |
| Indiana University Foundation | To contribute to the indiana university foundation. | $5,000 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation | To contribute to the juvenile diabetes research foundation. | $5,000 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | To contribute to the md anderson cancer center. | $5,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | To contribute to the memorial sloan kettering cancer center. | $5,000 |
| Navy Seals | To contribute to the navy seals. | $5,000 |
| Operation Blessing | To contribute to operation blessing. | $5,000 |
| Prison Entrepreneurship Program | To contribute to prison entrepreneurship program. | $5,000 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation | To contribute to the prostate cancer foundation. | $5,000 |
| St Matthew Catholic Church | To contribute to st. Matthew catholic church. | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army | To contribute to the salvation army. | $5,000 |
| Turning Point USA | To contribute to turning point USA. | $5,000 |
| Alzheimer's Disease Reseach | To contribute to the alzheimer's disease research. | $2,500 |
| Per Scholas | To contribute to per scholas. | $2,500 |
| Rye NH Fire Department | To contribute to the rye nh fire department. | $2,500 |
| American Kidney Fund | To contribute to the american kidney fund. | $2,000 |
| Boston Children's Hospital | To contribute to boston children's hospital. | $2,000 |
| National Breast Cancer Coalition | To contribute to the national breast cancer coalition. | $2,000 |
| Catholic Charities NH | To contribute to catholic charities nh. | $1,000 |
| National Ms Society | To contribute to the national ms society. | $1,000 |
| White Horse Recovery | To contribute to white horse recovery. | $250 |
| Charity Watch | To contribute to charity watch. | $75 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas K Sanderson
- Annette M Sanderson
Questions people ask
Does Match Sanderson Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Match Sanderson Foundation give?
$210,325 in tax year 2025, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Match Sanderson Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas K Sanderson (Trustee) and Annette M Sanderson (Trustee).
What does Match Sanderson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, science and research and youth programs.