Saunders Family Foundation
Saunders Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $119K. Net investment income was $237K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.1M
+5.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$119K
-7.2% YoY
Grant Count
6
-25.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$20K
+23.8% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Saunders Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $96K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Saunders Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Saunders Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $119K. Net investment income was $237K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,081,456 | $1,967,182 | $2,168,950 |
| Revenue | $253,993 | $-48,603 | $-21,457 |
| Expenses | $139,553 | $152,068 | $157,940 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $122,908 | $134,337 | $133,188 |
| Net Investment Income | $237,348 | $26,408 | $18,138 |
| Distributable Amount | $96,245 | $91,896 | $98,158 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Webster High School ($50,000), Trustees of Tufts College ($20,000), Banyan Community ($17,160).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BANYAN COMMUNITY MINNEAPOLIS, MN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $17,160 |
| DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY MINNEAPOLIS, MN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| THE BLAKE SCHOOL HOPKINS, MN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| THE FRANKLIN CENTER GOLDEN VALLEY, MN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $17,000 |
| TRUSTEES OF TUFTS COLLEGE SOMERVILLE, MA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| WEBSTER HIGH SCHOOL WEBSTER, WI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTINA SAUNDERS | PRESIDENT | 1 | $2,500 |
| JACKSON SAUNDERS | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| ALYSSA BIGHAM | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Saunders Family Foundation?
As of 2024, Saunders Family Foundation holds $2.1M in total assets with $254K in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $119K in 2024.
Where does Saunders Family Foundation operate?
Saunders Family Foundation has awarded grants in Massachusetts, Minnesota, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Saunders Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Saunders Family Foundation awarded 6 grants totaling $119K — an average of about $20K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Saunders Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Saunders Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $96K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Saunders Family Foundation's EIN?
Saunders Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3526690. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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