Sanderson Family Foundation
Sanderson Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Incline Village, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $518K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $100K. Net investment income was $56K.
Sanderson Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Sanderson Family Foundation gave $100K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $100K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $100,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $100,000
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $517,623
- -9.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Sanderson Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hope for Israel ($100K).
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 25 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Sanderson Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 468% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 230% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2022) to $100K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hope for Israel Merritt Island, FL | Funds are used to connect and grow the church while serving the community. | $100,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $517,623 | $57,228 | $110,038 | $100,000 | 1 | $102,958 | $55,623 | $44,720 |
| 2023 | $570,433 | $3 | $4,389 | — | — | $1,317 | — | $37,859 |
| 2022 | $617,923 | $772 | $2,265 | $2,000 | 1 | $2,000 | $507 | $35,856 |
| 2021 | $619,416 | $277 | $24,535 | $17,600 | 6 | $17,600 | — | $37,781 |
| 2020 | $643,674 | $997 | $24,525 | $24,050 | 17 | — | $820 | $36,189 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sanderson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $45K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sanderson Family Foundation is led by William Sanderson, Director on every filing since 2023 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William Sanderson
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Doak Sanderson (2022) — Director
- Former: Mabeth Sanderson (2020–2021) — Director
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 Sanderson Family Foundation
How much does Sanderson Family Foundation give each year?
Sanderson Family Foundation gave $100K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Sanderson Family Foundation?
Sanderson Family Foundation reported $518K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $103K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $45K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Sanderson Family Foundation operate?
Sanderson Family Foundation has awarded grants in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Nevada, New York, Texas.
What is Sanderson Family Foundation's EIN?
Sanderson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1278174. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Sanderson Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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