Sansing Foundation Inc
Sansing Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Pensacola, Florida. In 2024, it made 62 grants totaling $1,724,872, supporting charitable organizations in Florida and other states.
Sansing Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Sansing Foundation Inc gave $1.7M across 62 grants in 2024 (avg $28K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,724,872
- -8.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 62
- +1.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $27,821
- -9.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,300,594
- +7.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Sansing Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6200 Pensacola Blvd, Pensacola, FL 32505
Phone: (850) 475-2905
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sansing Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was World Help ($512K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($14,662), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
126 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 105 grants of 126 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 50% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 35% to Virginia, 8% to Georgia, 4% to Alabama, and 1% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 62 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Sansing Foundation Inc gives
- 72% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.0M (2020) to $2.0M (2022). In 2024 it made 62 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Help Forest, VA | General Fund | $511,622 |
| First Baptist Church of Pensacola Pensacola, FL | General Fund | $186,000 |
| Children's Home Society Winter Park, FL | General Fund | $100,000 |
| Gulf Coast Kids House Pensacola, FL | General Fund | $100,000 |
| Rally Foundation Atlanta, GA | General Fund | $99,994 |
| 21ST Century Wilberforce Initiative Falls Church, VA | General Fund | $75,000 |
| Student Leadership University Orlando, FL | General Fund | $65,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes Pensacola Pensacola, FL | General Fund | $60,000 |
| Health & Hope Clinic Pensacola, FL | General Fund | $28,750 |
| Cornerstone Christian Church Birmingham, AL | General Fund | $25,000 |
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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 | $1,300,594 | $1,841,536 | $1,747,598 | $1,724,872 | 62 | $1,727,250 | $1,210,508 | $48,270 |
| 2023 | $1,206,656 | $2,083,804 | $1,878,470 | $1,875,797 | 61 | $1,877,027 | $1,288,799 | $66,852 |
| 2022 | $978,322 | $1,046,015 | $1,967,627 | $1,958,265 | 1 | $1,958,265 | $10,781 | $57,928 |
| 2021 | $1,907,439 | $2,610,010 | $1,767,800 | $1,757,337 | 1 | $1,757,337 | $2,140 | $48,307 |
| 2020 | $1,057,724 | $686,296 | $1,045,802 | $1,042,346 | 1 | — | $8,452 | $55,178 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sansing Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $48K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. Among the grantees, Gulf Coast Kid’s House describes its mission as ending child abuse and healing families through collaborative intervention, family support, and prevention education. Rally Foundation describes its work as empowering volunteers to raise awareness and funds for childhood cancer research. Pensacola State College Foundation says it supports student access to affordable, quality education and the college’s development.
Other 2024 grantees include World Help, which describes itself as a Christian humanitarian organization serving physical and spiritual needs in impoverished communities, and Santa Rosa Kids’ House, whose stated mission is to coordinate a multidisciplinary response to child abuse in an environment that puts children first.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 62 grants totaling $1,724,872. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $511,622, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest listed awards were $511,622 to World Help, $186,000 to First Baptist Church of Pensacola, and $100,000 each to Children’s Home Society and Gulf Coast Kids House. Other large grants included $99,994 to Rally Foundation, $75,000 to 21st Century Wilberforce Initiative, and $65,000 to Student Leadership University.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert C. Sansing as president and trustee, Peggy L. Sansing as vice president and trustee, and David Hightower as trustee.
Sansing Foundation Inc is led by Robert C. Sansing, President & Trustee since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert C. Sansing
President & Trustee
President → President & Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peggy L. Sansing
Vice President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Hightower
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Thomas M. Bizzell (2020–2022) — Trustee
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 Sansing Foundation Inc
How much does Sansing Foundation Inc give each year?
Sansing Foundation Inc gave $1.7M across 62 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.9M across 61 grants.
What is Sansing Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Sansing Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $27,821, across 62 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sansing Foundation Inc give grants?
Sansing Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (35%) and Georgia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pensacola, FL (31 grants), Atlanta, GA (2 grants), Falls Church, VA (2 grants) and Orlando, FL (2 grants).
Does Sansing Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Sansing Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (62 of 62) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Sansing Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Sansing Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include World Help ($511,622), First Baptist Church of Pensacola ($186,000) and Children's Home Society ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($14,662), which are not listed by name. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sansing Foundation Inc?
Sansing Foundation Inc reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $48K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Sansing Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. Among the grantees, Gulf Coast Kid’s House describes its mission as ending child abuse and healing families through collaborative intervention, family support, and prevention education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sansing Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 Sansing Foundation Inc's EIN?
Sansing Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-3284550. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Sansing Foundation Inc 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Sansing Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/sansing-foundation-inc-morg_ccb394da9d514810a5f8a461a3aaa1a4
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