Sanger Education Foundation Inc
Supplemental Support of Sanger Independent School District.
Sanger Education Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Sanger Education Foundation Inc gave $108K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $108K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $107,557
- +6.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $107,557
- +6.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $107,557
- Total assets
- $2,519,450
- +19.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Sanger Education Foundation Inc
- Next open deadline
- February 1, 2027 (District Program Award (District Initiatives to Promote Instructional Enhancement))
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Sanger Education Foundation Inc
District Program Award (District Initiatives to Promote Instructional Enhancement)
Sanger Education Foundation Inc
Amount
$10,000.00
Deadline
Expected ~February
Based on past cycles
Instructional Grant Program
Sanger Education Foundation Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Expected ~February
Based on past cycles
Professional Growth Grant
Sanger Education Foundation Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Expected ~February
Based on past cycles
Who Sanger Education Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sanger ISD ($108K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Sanger Education Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 32% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $59K (2021) to $108K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $108K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sanger ISD Sanger, TX | Educational Grants | $107,557 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,519,450 | $561,956 | $270,282 | $107,557 | 1 | $72,908 |
| 2024 | $2,105,336 | $370,741 | $227,643 | $100,657 | 1 | $53,347 |
| 2023 | $1,854,523 | $349,228 | $180,263 | $78,473 | 1 | $70,474 |
| 2022 | $1,642,385 | $225,311 | $176,210 | $81,609 | 1 | $44,691 |
| 2021 | $1,769,138 | $408,158 | $140,404 | $58,852 | 1 | $51,668 |
| 2020 | $1,388,212 | $154,111 | $146,439 | $76,014 | 1 | $44,332 |
About Sanger Education Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Sanger Education Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Sanger, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $108K. Net investment income was $73K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sanger Education Foundation Inc is led by Valerie Foster, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 10 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Valerie Foster
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$33K (2020) → $45K (2025)
Gary Bilyeu
President
Director-Vp → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brad Isbell
Director
President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol Danner
Director
Director-Vp → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jodie Miller
Director
Director-Vp → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Don Long
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donna Green
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shane Howland
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Dillon
Treasurer
Treasurer → Director, 2023
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Reed
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Dee Dee Peterson (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Jeff Springer (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Dixie Berry (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Guy Jones (2020–2021) — Director-Vp
- Former: Scott Stephens (2021) — Director
- Former: Jusin Walton (2020) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $45K, to Valerie Foster (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about Sanger Education Foundation Inc
How much does Sanger Education Foundation Inc give each year?
Sanger Education Foundation Inc gave $108K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $101K across 1 grant.
How large is Sanger Education Foundation Inc?
Sanger Education Foundation Inc reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $562K.
What is Sanger Education Foundation Inc?
Sanger Education Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Sanger, TX. It holds $2.5M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Sanger Education Foundation Inc operate?
Sanger Education Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Sanger Education Foundation Inc's EIN?
Sanger Education Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4067636. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Sanger Education Foundation Inc funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Creative Impact Grants $500 - $2,500 · 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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