Sanders Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sanders Family Foundation is a private foundation in West Linn, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.7 million in 10 grants; the typical grant was $57,500 and the largest $750,000. 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$1.7 million
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$57,500
- Largest grant$750,000
- Assets$38.7 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $1.7 million the year before.
11% 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 | $1.8 million | 11 | $34.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 10 | $35.8 million |
| 2025 | $1.7 million | 10 | $38.7 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 3 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 5 | $1.3 million |
| Washington | 4 | $305,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon State Univ Fnd | Valley football center enhancement | $750,000 |
| Univ of Oregon Foundation | Athletic department fund | $500,000 |
| Individual | Tuition assistance | $115,000 |
| St Thomas More School | Tuition assistance | $80,000 |
| Eastside Catholic School | Restricted-teacher salaries | $80,000 |
| Medical Teams Int'l | Unrestricted general fund | $35,000 |
| Salvation Army | Unrestricted general fund | $30,000 |
| Partners in Health | Unrestricted general fund | $30,000 |
| Fanconi Anemia Research | Unrestricted general fund | $30,000 |
| Albertina Kerr | Unrestricted general fund | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert T Sanders
- Molly Sanders
- Daniel Sanders
- Samuel 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?
$1.7 million in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $57,500.
Who runs Sanders Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert T Sanders (Treasurer), Molly Sanders (Secretary), Daniel Sanders (President) and Samuel Sanders (Director).
What does Sanders Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.