Robert F and Barbara V Saunders

Foundation · Grantmaker Boston, MA EIN: 20-3420037

Robert F and Barbara V Saunders is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Boston, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 3 grants totaling $67K. Net investment income was $16K.

Key facts about Robert F and Barbara V Saunders

EIN: 20-3420037
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2023
Annual giving (2023): $67,470
Grants made (2023): 3
Average grant: $22,490
Median grant: $26,235
Primary geography: Vermont (50% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.

Who Robert F and Barbara V Saunders funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Robert F and Barbara V Saunders's 3 itemized 2023 grants were Vermont (50%), Massachusetts (39%) and Alabama (11%). None of its 3 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further Recipient's Exempt Purpose" (3 grants).

How Robert F and Barbara V Saunders gives

Giving grew 170% from 2020 to 2023. Method
In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

-100.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$67K

+349.8% YoY

Grant Count

+50.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$22K

+199.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert F and Barbara V Saunders reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Robert F and Barbara V Saunders

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Vermont $34K (50%)

Massachusetts $26K (39%)

Alabama $8K (11%)

Share of all 3 itemized 2023 grant dollars.

States

Alabama Massachusetts Vermont

Cities

BostonBurlingtonSelma

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2023	2022	2021
Total Assets	—	$52,041	$61,368
Revenue	$28,604	$12,459	$14,741
Expenses	$80,645	$21,688	$22,560
Qualifying Distributions	$67,505	$15,035	—
Net Investment Income	$15,560	$5,831	$7,677
Distributable Amount	$3,110	$4,531	$5,416

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2023

Grant Size Distribution

9 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest recipients include University of Vermont ($33,735), Friends of St Stephen's Youth Programs ($26,235), RB Hudson STEAM Academy ($7,500).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT Burlington, VT	TO FURTHER RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE	$33,735
FRIENDS OF ST STEPHEN'S YOUTH PROGRAMS Boston, MA	TO FURTHER RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE	$26,235
RB HUDSON STEAM ACADEMY Selma, AL	TO FURTHER RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE	$7,500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2023 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Edward Notis-McConarty	Trustee	1	$858
George a Saunders III	Trustee	0.5	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Robert F and Barbara V Saunders?

Robert F and Barbara V Saunders is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Boston, MA. It holds — in total assets as of 2023.

Where does Robert F and Barbara V Saunders operate?

Robert F and Barbara V Saunders has awarded grants in Alabama, Massachusetts, Vermont.

What size grants does Robert F and Barbara V Saunders award?

In 2023, Robert F and Barbara V Saunders awarded 3 grants totaling $67K — an average of about $22K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Robert F and Barbara V Saunders required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Robert F and Barbara V Saunders reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Robert F and Barbara V Saunders's EIN?

Robert F and Barbara V Saunders's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3420037. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.

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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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