Sansing Foundation Inc is a private independent foundation established in 1995 and based in Pensacola, Florida. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable entity designated for religious, educational, charitable, scientific, and literary purposes, as well as for fostering national or international amateur sports competition and the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.3M
+7.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.7M
-8.0% YoY
Grant Count
62
+1.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$28K
-9.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's giving priorities include:
- Education
- Health organizations
- Children and youth services
- Social services
- Christian organizations
- Baptist organizations and churches
- Faith-based nonprofits
- Human services
Grantmaking
The foundation supports scholarship programs covering tuition, fees, and books for students with a minimum 2.0 grade point average who are U.S. citizens or resident aliens.
Grant Range
$137
Average Grant
$137
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds organizations across multiple states and cities, including:
- Primary states: Florida, Alabama, Colorado, Georgia, Missouri, North Carolina, New York, Oklahoma, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin
- Florida communities: Pensacola, Milton, Pace
- Major urban centers: New York, Atlanta, Houston
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $1,300,594
- Total revenue: $1,840,000–$2,083,804
- Total expenses: $1,750,000–$1,878,470
- Total liabilities: $0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,300,594 | $1,206,656 | $978,322 |
| Revenue | $1,841,536 | $2,083,804 | $1,046,015 |
| Expenses | $1,747,598 | $1,878,470 | $1,967,627 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,727,250 | $1,877,027 | $1,958,265 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,210,508 | $1,288,799 | $10,781 |
| Distributable Amount | $48,270 | $66,852 | $57,928 |
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
103 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
- Robert C. Sansing – President and Trustee
- Peggy L. Sansing – Vice President and Trustee
- David Hightower – Trustee
- Sandy Sansing – Founder/Major donor (mentioned in scholarship and donation announcements)
Leadership team members serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT C SANSING | PRESIDENT/TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| PEGGY L SANSING | VP/TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DAVID HIGHTOWER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has demonstrated consistent commitment to supporting children and families in the Pensacola area:
Pensacola State College Foundation | 18 PSC students awarded Sandy Sansing**2025:** Awarded $100,000 to Children's Home Society of Florida
Sansing family awards $100,000 to Children\u2019s Home Society of Florida**2024:** Donated $100,000 to Children's Home Society of Florida
Sansing family awards $100,000 to Children\u2019s Home Society of Florida**2023:** Funded Sandy Sansing Scholarships for 18 Pensacola State College students
Pensacola State College Foundation | 18 PSC students awarded Sandy Sansing**2021:** Donated $100,000 to Children's Home Society of Florida to support homeless youth programs, community partnerships, academic enrichment, and healthy families initiatives
Sansing family awards $100,000 to Children\u2019s Home Society of Florida**2020:** Increased annual gift to $100,000 for Children's Home Society of Florida during the pandemic
Sansing family awards $100,000 to Children\u2019s Home Society of FloridaThe foundation's leadership emphasizes Christian values and community reinvestment, with founder Sandy Sansing citing personal experience receiving scholarships and a commitment to giving back based on the principle of "to whom much is given, much is required."
Pensacola State College Foundation | 18 PSC students awarded Sandy SansingSubject 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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