Sanders Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sanders Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $597,500 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $400,000. 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$597,500
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$400,000
- Assets$7.2 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2024 was down from $656,250 the year before.
43% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $570,000 | 6 | $5.4 million |
| 2023 | $656,250 | 11 | $6.7 million |
| 2024 | $597,500 | 10 | $7.2 million |
How to apply
Sanders 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 Sanders Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 4 | $497,500 |
| New York | 4 | $80,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Maryland | Charitable | $400,000 |
| Turtle Athelectic Foundation | Charitable | $50,000 |
| University of Maryland | Charitable | $37,500 |
| Island Harvest | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Island Harvest | Charitable | $30,000 |
| The Washington Institute for Near East Policy | Charitable | $10,000 |
| American Friends of the Israel Museum | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League Oper | Charitable | $10,000 |
| University of Maryland | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Comfort Zone Camp Inc | Charitable | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Harvey Sanders
- Ellen Sanders
- Dorie Reisman
- Adam Sanders
Questions people ask
Does Sanders Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sanders Family Foundation give?
$597,500 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Sanders Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Harvey Sanders (Foundation Manager), Ellen Sanders (Trustee), Dorie Reisman (Trustee) and Adam Sanders (Trustee).
What does Sanders Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.