The Sanders Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Sanders Family Foundation is a private foundation in Greenville, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $465,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $170,000. 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$465,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$170,000
- Assets$10.4 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was up from $324,760 the year before.
18% 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 | $280,649 | 13 | $8.8 million |
| 2024 | $324,760 | 11 | $9.4 million |
| 2025 | $465,000 | 11 | $10.4 million |
How to apply
The 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 The Sanders Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 11 | $465,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christ Church Episcopal School | Educational purpose - annual fund, daniel s. Sanders scholarship and celebration of reading program | $170,000 |
| Community Foundation of Greenville | Charitable purpose - heller heritage on the green | $100,000 |
| Prisma Health-Upstateuniv of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville | Educational purpose - sanders family scholarship (formerly paladin scholarship) | $50,000 |
| Caine Halter Family YMCA | Educational purpose - building a brighter tomorrow campaign | $40,000 |
| Furman University | Educational purpose - marian strobel endowment fund for history | $25,000 |
| South Carolina Independent Colleges & Universities Inc | General educational purpose | $20,000 |
| United Ministries | General religious purpose | $20,000 |
| Humane Society of Greenville | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| University of South Carolina Engineering College | Educational purpose - professor herty scholarship | $10,000 |
| Upcountry History Museum | General educational purpose | $10,000 |
| YMCA of Greenville (Verdae YMCA) | Educational purpose - you are y annual campaign | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Emilyn C Sanders
- Daniel Sanders Jr
- John Sanders
- Lesley R Moore Esq
Questions people ask
Does The Sanders Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Sanders Family Foundation give?
$465,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs The Sanders Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Emilyn C Sanders (Co-Trustee), Daniel Sanders Jr (Co-Trustee), John Sanders (Co-Trustee) and Lesley R Moore Esq (Executive Director).
What does The Sanders Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.