Sawyer Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sawyer Family Foundation is a private foundation in Whitehouse, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $57,500 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $3,150 and the largest $30,000. 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$57,500
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$3,150
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $50,000 the year before.
100% 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 | $25,100 | 2 | $981,424 |
| 2024 | $50,000 | 2 | $1.0 million |
| 2025 | $57,500 | 6 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Sawyer 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 Sawyer Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 1 | $30,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $20,000 |
| Ohio | 3 | $6,200 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,300 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shriner's Hospitals for Children | General | $30,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | General | $20,000 |
| Natures Nursery Center for Wildlife Rehab & Conservation | General | $5,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | General | $1,300 |
| Adopt America Network | General | $1,000 |
| Perrysburg Rowing Club Inc | General | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Larry Sawyer
- Marcia Sawyer
- Raegan Sawyer
- Joel Sawyer
- Keegan Sawyer
- Micah Sawyer
Questions people ask
Does Sawyer Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sawyer Family Foundation give?
$57,500 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $3,150.
Who runs Sawyer Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Larry Sawyer (President Dir), Marcia Sawyer (Vice Pres Dir), Raegan Sawyer (Treas Dir) and Joel Sawyer (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Sawyer Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and youth programs.