The Sanborn Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation designated as a 501(c)(3) organization. The foundation operates as a family foundation with a primary focus on philanthropic giving across multiple states.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$412K
+15.6% YoY
Grant Count
28
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$15K
+15.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundations do not appear to have published mission statements in the available sources. However, their grantmaking demonstrates focus on:
- Education (including K-12 schools and charter schools)
- Human Services
- Philanthropy and Grantmaking
- General charitable assistance
- Cancer-related causes (in some instances)
Grantmaking
Recent grants include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Sanborn Family Foundation (EIN: 36-4262020)
- Primary funding in Florida, Massachusetts, and Illinois
Sanborn Family Foundation (EIN: 81-0883494)
- Primary funding in California, Nevada, and Utah
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Sanborn Family Foundation (EIN: 36-4262020)
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $3,957,506
- Total Revenues: $404,286
- Total Expenses: $425,572
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Investment income and dividends: $401,611
As of December 2023:
- Total Assets: $3.92 million
- Total Revenues: $345,000
- Total Expenses: $370,000
Sanborn Family Foundation (EIN: 81-0883494)
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $440,480
- Total Revenues: $25,999
- Total Expenses: $37,004
- Investment income and dividends: $25,999
As of December 2023:
- Total Assets: $451,000
- Total Distributions: $23,000
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| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
113 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Sanborn Family Foundation (EIN: 81-0883494)
- Richard M Sanborn, CEO (1 hour/week, no compensation)
- Susan D Sanborn, CFO (1 hour/week, no compensation)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOUISE SANBORN | Director | 1 | — |
| ROBERT SANBORN | Director | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Sanborn Family Foundation (EIN: 36-4262020)
- Address: 7178 SE Golf Ridge Way, Hobe Sound, FL 33455-8046
- Telephone: 847-274-5827
Sanborn Family Foundation (EIN: 81-0883494)
- Address: 8635 W Sahara Ave Unit 4104, Las Vegas, NV 89117
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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