The Sanders Family Philanthropic
The Sanders Family Philanthropic is a private foundation, based in Woodland Hills, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $19K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $333K.
The Sanders Family Philanthropic at a glance
In short: The Sanders Family Philanthropic gave $333K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $333K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $333,333
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $333,333
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $333,333
- Total assets
- $19,254
- +23.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Sanders Family Philanthropic funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Global Communities ($333K).
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 6 grants of 9 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Sanders Family Philanthropic gives
- Giving grew 48% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $225K (2020) to $360K (2019). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $333K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Global Communities Silver Spring, MD | To create long-lasting, positive and community-led change that improves the lives and livelihoods of vulnerable people across the globe. | $333,333 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,254 | $340,000 | $336,389 | $333,333 | 1 | $336,389 | $681 |
| 2024 | $15,643 | $345,000 | $338,432 | $333,332 | 1 | $338,432 | $354 |
| 2023 | $9,075 | $225,000 | $230,059 | $225,000 | 2 | $230,059 | $604 |
| 2022 | $14,134 | $225,000 | $233,520 | $225,000 | 2 | $233,520 | $912 |
| 2021 | $22,654 | $140,000 | $255,057 | $250,000 | 3 | $255,057 | $5,413 |
| 2020 | $137,711 | $354,850 | $229,462 | $225,000 | 5 | — | $1,201 |
| 2019 | $12,323 | $329,092 | $388,287 | $360,000 | 6 | — | $1,585 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sanders Family Philanthropic reported a distributable amount of $681 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Sanders Family Philanthropic is led by Eric Sanders, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Eric Sanders
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Richard Ginsburg
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The Sanders Family Philanthropic
How much does The Sanders Family Philanthropic give each year?
The Sanders Family Philanthropic gave $333K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $333K across 1 grant.
How large is The Sanders Family Philanthropic?
The Sanders Family Philanthropic reported $19K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $336K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $681 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Sanders Family Philanthropic operate?
The Sanders Family Philanthropic has awarded grants in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Maryland, New York, Oklahoma.
What is The Sanders Family Philanthropic's EIN?
The Sanders Family Philanthropic's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5280977. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 27, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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