Don A Sanders Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Don A Sanders Family Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $253,960 in 38 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $39,410. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$253,960
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$39,410
- Assets$51,446
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2024 was down from $276,291 the year before.
55% of its 2024 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 | $276,291 | 34 | $42,598 |
| 2024 | $253,960 | 38 | $51,446 |
How to apply
Don A 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 Don A Sanders Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 33 | $222,960 |
| Louisiana | 3 | $25,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Houston | Exempt function | $39,410 |
| Houston Police Foundation | Exempt function | $32,500 |
| Sam Houston State University | Exempt function | $21,800 |
| Wlae TV | Exempt function | $15,000 |
| Houston Texans Foundation | Exempt function | $10,000 |
| Sunshine Kids Foundation | Exempt function | $10,000 |
| Houston Pet Set | Exempt function | $10,000 |
| East Texas Angel Network | Exempt function | $6,000 |
| Houston Humane Society | Exempt function | $5,500 |
| YMCA | Exempt function | $5,000 |
| American Heart Association | Exempt function | $5,000 |
| The Mission of Yahwah | Exempt function | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Exempt | $5,000 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundatio | Exempt | $5,000 |
| Interfaith Ministries for Greater H | Exempt function | $5,000 |
| Heart Gift Foundation | Exempt function | $5,000 |
| Houston SPCA | Exempt function | $5,000 |
| Sports Authority Foundati | Exempt function | $5,000 |
| Advantage Adoptions | Exempt function | $5,000 |
| Pararescue Foundation | Exempt function | $5,000 |
| Educational Broadcasting Foundation | Exempt function | $5,000 |
| Hspva Friends | Exempt function | $5,000 |
| Interfaith Charities | Exempt function | $5,000 |
| Justice Forward | Exempt function | $5,000 |
| The Louisiana Museum Foundation | Exempt function | $5,000 |
| Willow Creek Wave Riders | Exempt function | $3,000 |
| Kingwood Park Hs Jurnalis | Exempt function | $3,000 |
| Dogtopia | Exempt function | $3,000 |
| Brookwood Community | Exempt function | $2,500 |
| Adopt A Cat | Exempt function | $2,500 |
| Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo | Exempt function | $2,000 |
| Friendship Circle | Exempt function | $2,000 |
| Harmon Family Foundation | Exempt function | $1,000 |
| Memorial Herman Foundation | Exempt function | $1,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston | Exempt | $1,000 |
| Longhorn Foundation | Exempt | $1,000 |
| JDRF | Exempt function | $1,000 |
| Nolan Ryan Foundation | Exempt function | $750 |
Officers and trustees
- Don A Sanders
- Ben T Morris
- Walter P Zively
Questions people ask
Does Don A Sanders Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Don A Sanders Family Foundation give?
$253,960 in tax year 2024, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Don A Sanders Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Don A Sanders (President), Ben T Morris (Vice President) and Walter P Zively (Secretary).
What does Don A Sanders Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, animals and youth programs.