Sanders Family Foundation
Sanders Family Foundation is a private foundation based in West Linn, Oregon. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Oregon, Washington, and Maryland, including universities, schools, and health and social-service organizations.
Sanders Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Sanders Family Foundation gave $1.7M across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $167K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,665,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $166,500
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $57,500
- Total assets
- $31,378,143
- -0.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oregon (80% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Sanders Family Foundation
- 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: 1800 Blankenship Rd Ste 450, West Linn, OR 97068
Phone: (503) 723-7600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sanders Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Oregon State Univ Fnd ($750K). Together the top 8 received $1.5M.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($195,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 53 (47%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon, 18% to recipients in Washington, and 2% to recipients in Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Sanders Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−14%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.7M (2020) to $1.9M (2022). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon State Univ Fnd Corvallis, OR | Valley Football Center Enhancement | $750,000 |
| Univ of Oregon Foundation Eugene, OR | Athletic Department Fund | $500,000 |
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $195,000 |
| Eastside Catholic School Sammamish, WA | Restricted-Teacher Salaries | $80,000 |
| Medical Teams Int'l Portland, OR | Unrestricted General Fund | $35,000 |
| Salvation Army Vancouver, WA | Unrestricted General Fund | $30,000 |
| Partners in Health Frederick, MD | Unrestricted General Fund | $30,000 |
| Fanconi Anemia Research Eugene, OR | Unrestricted General Fund | $30,000 |
| Albertina Kerr Portland, OR | Unrestricted General Fund | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,378,143 | $1,660,686 | $1,908,806 | $1,665,000 | 10 | $1,677,471 | $1,451,063 | $1,826,331 |
| 2024 | $31,626,264 | $3,044,460 | $1,910,312 | $1,665,000 | 10 | $1,677,750 | $2,858,030 | $1,730,388 |
| 2023 | $30,492,116 | $2,785,522 | $1,959,036 | $1,755,000 | 11 | $1,766,744 | $2,602,318 | $1,616,147 |
| 2022 | $29,665,630 | $1,264,953 | $2,155,177 | $1,935,000 | 11 | $1,946,022 | $1,072,401 | $1,766,385 |
| 2021 | $30,555,854 | $1,753,214 | $1,916,677 | $1,712,200 | 11 | $1,721,307 | $1,561,410 | $1,943,789 |
| 2020 | $30,719,319 | $1,164,540 | $1,839,626 | $1,658,000 | 11 | — | $990,424 | $1,722,874 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sanders Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.8M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $1,665,000. Grants ranged from $15,000 to $750,000, with a median grant of $57,500. The largest awards were $750,000 to Oregon State University Foundation for Valley Football Center enhancement and $500,000 to University of Oregon Foundation for its athletic department fund. Other reported grants included $115,000 to Seton Catholic High School and $80,000 each to an individual recipient More School and Eastside Catholic School, for tuition assistance or teacher salaries.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Daniel Sanders as president, Robert T. Sanders as treasurer, Molly Sanders as secretary, and Samuel Sanders as director.
Sanders Family Foundation is led by Daniel Sanders, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Daniel Sanders
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samuel Sanders
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Molly Sanders
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert T. Sanders
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Sanders Family Foundation
How much does Sanders Family Foundation give each year?
Sanders Family Foundation gave $1.7M across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.7M across 10 grants.
What is Sanders Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Sanders Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $57,500, and its average grant was $166,500, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sanders Family Foundation give grants?
Sanders Family Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Washington (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Eugene, OR (2 grants) and Portland, OR (2 grants).
Does Sanders Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of Sanders Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Sanders Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Sanders Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Oregon State Univ Fnd ($750,000), Univ of Oregon Foundation ($500,000) and Eastside Catholic School ($80,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($195,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Sanders Family Foundation?
Sanders Family Foundation reported $31.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.8M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
How do I apply for a grant from Sanders Family Foundation?
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 Sanders Family Foundation's EIN?
Sanders Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5679987. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Sanders Family Foundation 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 September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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