GB & CA Saunders Foundation Inc
GB & CA Saunders Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Columbus, Georgia. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including arts and cultural, educational, historic preservation, health, and human-service organizations.
GB & CA Saunders Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: GB & CA Saunders Foundation Inc gave $56K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Georgia. 32% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $56,000
- +36.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- +8.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,240
- +25.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,042,557
- +0.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (8 of 25, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (87% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to GB & CA Saunders Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 5585, Columbus, GA 31906-0585
Phone: (706) 322-2586
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who GB & CA Saunders Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Springer Opera House ($12K). Together the top 10 received $37K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
135 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 135 grants of 135 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia, 8% to recipients in Tennessee, and 5% to recipients in Montana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is GB & CA Saunders Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 25 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 110% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $41K (2023) to $56K (2024). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $56K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Springer Opera House Columbus, GA | General Donation | $12,000 |
| Chattahoochee Council Boy Scouts Columbus, GA | General Donation | $4,000 |
| Columbus State University Columbus, GA | General Donation | $2,800 |
| Emory University Atlanta, GA | General Donation | $2,800 |
| Mercer University Macon, GA | School of Law - Dean Enhancement Fund | $2,800 |
| National Civil War Naval Museum Columbus, GA | General Donation | $2,800 |
| Whitefish Community Foundation Whitefish, MT | General Donation | $2,800 |
| Wynn House Columbus, GA | General Donation | $2,500 |
| 1909 Preservation Society (CCC) Columbus, GA | General Donation | $2,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Columbus, GA | General Donation | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation files Form 990-PF.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,042,557 | $69,305 | $59,681 | $56,000 | 25 | $57,500 | $67,124 | $52,473 |
| 2023 | $1,038,702 | $49,389 | $45,509 | $41,000 | 23 | $43,027 | $46,907 | $49,878 |
| 2022 | $1,031,795 | $68,071 | $61,093 | $51,000 | 26 | $53,027 | $65,732 | $52,141 |
| 2021 | $1,021,698 | $220,832 | $55,148 | $51,000 | 30 | $52,950 | $218,634 | $54,529 |
| 2020 | $855,163 | $17,253 | $59,291 | $51,000 | 31 | — | $26,495 | $49,800 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, GB & CA Saunders Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $52K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for educational institutions, cultural organizations, and community-service organizations. For example, the Columbus Museum says it brings American art and history to life for the Chattahoochee Valley, while Historic Columbus Foundation says it works to preserve historic structures and neighborhoods and educate the public about local history. MercyMed of Columbus describes its work as providing affordable healthcare to underserved people, and Valley Rescue Mission says it provides services for homeless and needy people in the community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $56,000 through 25 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $12,000, with a median of $2,000. Its largest listed grant was $12,000 to Springer Opera House in Columbus, Georgia. Other notable grants included $4,000 to Chattahoochee Council Boy Scouts and $2,800 each to Columbus State University, Emory University, Mercer University, the National Civil War Naval Museum, and Whitefish Community Foundation. Mercer University’s grant was designated for its School of Law – Dean Enhancement Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Charlotte A Saunders as chief executive officer and Richard V Saunders as secretary.
GB & CA Saunders Foundation Inc is led by Charlotte A. Saunders, Chief Executive Officer since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charlotte A. Saunders
Chief Executive Officer
President → Chief Executive Officer, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard V. Saunders
Secretary
Vice President & Secretary → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Gb Saunders Jr. (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Charlotte S. Steelmon (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about GB & CA Saunders Foundation Inc
How much does GB & CA Saunders Foundation Inc give each year?
GB & CA Saunders Foundation Inc gave $56K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $41K across 23 grants.
What is GB & CA Saunders Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
GB & CA Saunders Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,240, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from GB & CA Saunders Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does GB & CA Saunders Foundation Inc give grants?
GB & CA Saunders Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Tennessee (8%) and Montana (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Columbus, GA (19 grants) and Memphis, TN (2 grants).
Does GB & CA Saunders Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 96% of GB & CA Saunders Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are GB & CA Saunders Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
GB & CA Saunders Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Springer Opera House ($12,000), Chattahoochee Council Boy Scouts ($4,000) and Columbus State University ($2,800), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is GB & CA Saunders Foundation Inc?
GB & CA Saunders Foundation Inc reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $58K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $52K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does GB & CA Saunders Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for educational institutions, cultural organizations, and community-service organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from GB & CA Saunders Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is GB & CA Saunders Foundation Inc's EIN?
GB & CA Saunders Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6044719. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does GB & CA Saunders Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). GB & CA Saunders Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/gb-and-ca-saunders-foundation-inc-morg_e9749deea13d4b45a2c5cffa3c2784b8
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