Katherine U Sanders Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HOUSTON, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $143K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $30K. Net investment income was $40K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$143K
Annual Giving
$30K
-46.4% YoY
Grant Count
4
+100.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
-73.2% YoY
About Katherine U Sanders Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Katherine U Sanders Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HOUSTON, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $143K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $30K. Net investment income was $40K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $142,896 | — | $391,371 |
| Revenue | $39,752 | $56 | $-40,155 |
| Expenses | $29,500 | $55,000 | $9,600 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $29,500 | $55,000 | $8,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $39,752 | $10,626 | $21,854 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | $17,353 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Rescued Pets Movement ($12,000), Fur a Pawsitive Future ($10,000), Sunshine Kids ($5,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| RESCUED PETS MOVEMENT HOUSTON, TX | EXEMPT FUNCTION | $12,000 |
| BROOKWOOD COMMUNITY BROOKSHIRE, TX | EXEMPT FUNCTION | $2,500 |
| SUNSHINE KIDS HOUSTON, TX | EXEMPT FUNCTION | $5,000 |
| FUR A PAWSITIVE FUTURE HOUSTON, TX | EXEMPT ORGANIZATION | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATHERINE U SANDERS | President | — | — |
| BRET D SANDERS | Vice President | — | — |
| WALTER P ZIVELY | Secretary | — | — |
| BEN T MORRIS | Treasurer | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Katherine U Sanders Foundation?
Katherine U Sanders Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HOUSTON, TX. It holds $143K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Katherine U Sanders Foundation?
As of 2024, Katherine U Sanders Foundation holds $143K in total assets with $40K in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $30K in 2024.
Where does Katherine U Sanders Foundation operate?
Katherine U Sanders Foundation has awarded grants in Texas.
What size grants does Katherine U Sanders Foundation award?
In 2024, Katherine U Sanders Foundation awarded 4 grants totaling $30K — an average of about $7K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Katherine U Sanders Foundation's EIN?
Katherine U Sanders Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0563189. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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