Sanders Foundation
Accepts applications
Sanders Foundation is a private foundation in Akron, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $14,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $6,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$14,000
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$311,311
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $14,000 the year before.
33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $14,000 | 3 | $296,194 |
| 2024 | $14,000 | 3 | $309,960 |
| 2025 | $14,000 | 3 | $311,311 |
How to apply
| Contact | Joel R Aberth Trustee 270 Delaware Place, Akron, OH 44333 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (330) 376-3300 |
| What to submit | Applicants must submit a letter of request along with proof of 501 c 3 status |
What Sanders Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 3 | $14,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Akron Canton Rgional Food Bank | General support | $6,000 |
| Barberton Area Community Ministries | General support | $6,000 |
| Magical Theatre Company | General support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joel R Aberth
- Mary Kay Timura
Questions people ask
Does Sanders Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Sanders Foundation give?
$14,000 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs Sanders Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Joel R Aberth (Trustee) and Mary Kay Timura (Trustee).
What does Sanders Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, food and hunger and arts and culture.