Sanderson Museum and Village
Sanderson Museum and Village is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Phoenix, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $702K.
Sanderson Museum and Village at a glance
In short: Sanderson Museum and Village gave $702K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $100K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $701,573
- +20.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $100,225
- +37.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $148,746
- Total assets
- $7,718,164
- -5.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arizona (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 Museum and Village funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Mary's Food Bank ($190K). Together the top 7 received $702K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 42 (62%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Sanderson Museum and Village gives
- Giving grew 39% from 2021 to 2024. 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 $125K (2022) to $702K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $702K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Food Bank Phoenix, AZ | Charity thatdisburses tofamilies in need. | $190,335 |
| Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center Phoenix, AZ | Charity thatdisburses tofamilies in need. | $148,746 |
| Military Assistance Mission Phoenix, AZ | Charity thatdisburses to military families. | $148,746 |
| Chicanos Por La Causa Phoenix, AZ | Charity thathelps familiesin need. | $148,746 |
| Special Olympics Arizona Phoenix, AZ | Charity thatdisburses tofamilies in need. | $25,000 |
| Camp Patrick Phoenix, AZ | Organization that helps families inneed. | $25,000 |
| New Life Center Goodyear, AZ | Organization that helps survivors ofdomestic violence, sexual violenceand sexual trafficking. | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,718,164 | $570,805 | $975,416 | $701,573 | 7 | $761,753 |
| 2023 | $8,122,775 | $810,177 | $733,556 | $583,390 | 8 | $583,390 |
| 2022 | $8,046,154 | $114,620 | $196,811 | $125,000 | 5 | $174,427 |
| 2021 | $8,128,345 | $584,597 | $630,120 | $503,000 | 9 | $531,627 |
| 2020 | $8,173,868 | $547,831 | $532,699 | $404,463 | 13 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sanderson Museum and Village is led by David Kimmerle, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Kimmerle
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Museum and Village
How much does Sanderson Museum and Village give each year?
Sanderson Museum and Village gave $702K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $583K across 8 grants.
What is Sanderson Museum and Village's typical grant size?
Sanderson Museum and Village's median grant in 2024 was $148,746, and its average grant was $100,225, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sanderson Museum and Village give grants?
Sanderson Museum and Village gives mostly in Arizona: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (6 grants).
Does Sanderson Museum and Village give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Sanderson Museum and Village's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity thatdisburses tofamilies in need." (3 grants).
Who are Sanderson Museum and Village's largest grantees?
Sanderson Museum and Village's largest 2024 grantees include St Mary's Food Bank ($190,335), Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center ($148,746) and Military Assistance Mission ($148,746), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sanderson Museum and Village?
Sanderson Museum and Village reported $7.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $571K.
What is Sanderson Museum and Village?
Sanderson Museum and Village is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Phoenix, AZ. It holds $7.7M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Sanderson Museum and Village's EIN?
Sanderson Museum and Village's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1558976. 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
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