Saunders House Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Saunders House Foundation is a private foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.5 million in 23 grants; the typical grant was $60,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$1.5 million
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$60,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$31.4 million
- New grantees83%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.7 million the year before.
83% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $0 | 0 | $27.3 million |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $29.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 6 | $29.3 million |
| 2025 | $1.5 million | 23 | $31.4 million |
How to apply
Saunders House 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 Saunders House Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 23 | $1.5 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Philabundance | Programs for older adults | $100,000 |
| Philadelphia Foundation | Emergency grant | $100,000 |
| Share Food Program | General operating support - sfbp | $100,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery and Delaware Counties | Older adult accessible home repair | $90,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia | Home repairs for older adults in west philadelphia | $90,000 |
| Liberty Lutheran Services | West philadelphia senior community center | $90,000 |
| Simpson House Inc | Simpson house skilled nursing care | $90,000 |
| Surrey Services for Seniors Inc | Surrey services senior community centers programs | $90,000 |
| Leadingage Pa | Administrator in training grant program | $60,000 |
| Rebuilding Together Philadelphia | West philadelphia repairs for older adults | $60,000 |
| Senior Community Services Inc | General operating support | $60,000 |
| Seniorlaw Center | General operating support | $60,000 |
| Connectedly | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Eldernet | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Montco Anti-Hunger Network | Emergency grant | $50,000 |
| Murphy's Giving Market | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Pennsylvania Hospital | Fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing | $50,000 |
| RSVP Volunteers | General operating support | $50,000 |
| The Foundation for Delaware County | Emergency grant | $50,000 |
| Artz Philadelphia | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Delaware County Inc | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Options in Aging DBA New Horizons Senior Center | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Media Food Bank First Church | Media food bank @ first church | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gordon Mott
- A Louis Denton Esq
- David Dugery
- Tim Rubin
- Rosella Harvey
- Charles Breish
- Paul Boston
Questions people ask
Does Saunders House Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Saunders House Foundation give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $60,000.
Who runs Saunders House Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gordon Mott (President), A Louis Denton Esq (Treasurer), David Dugery (Board Member) and Tim Rubin (Secretary) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Saunders House Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly seniors, food and hunger and community development.