Funding Amount

Up to US $5,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Overview

The Lawrence Saunders Fund Grant, established in memory of Lawrence Saunders, supports charitable endeavors with a focus on environmental projects, education for underprivileged children and adults, and social services for those in need. Created by his wife, Dorothy Love Saunders, the fund aims to enhance community welfare through strategic grants derived from its investment portfolio. This philanthropic initiative continues to impact various sectors, promoting sustainability and education.

The Lawrence Saunders Fund was created by Lawrence Saunders' wife, Dorothy Love Saunders in memory of her husband. It became a charitable trust at the time of Mrs. Saunders' death in 1992.
The Fund’s primary purpose is to support charitable activities by providing grants from its investment portfolio.
While the Fund supports all grant areas consistent with its philosophy, its primary funding concern is to support organizations that focus in at least one of the following areas:
The Environment – for projects and educational programs focusing on environmental concerns.Education – seek to educate children and adults in need.Social Services – provide social services to individuals in need.

What DL Saunders Lawrence Saunders actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025
23
Total given
$104K
Median grant
$5,000
Range
$2,500–$5,000
  • By dollars: Pennsylvania 100%. Top recipient cities: Philadelphia, PA; Norristown, PA; Ardmore, PA.
  • 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 74% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Achieve Now · Philadelphia, PA

    For general funds

    $5,000

  • Believe in Students · Philadelphia, PA

    For general funds

    $5,000

  • Minding Your Mind · Ardmore, PA

    For general funds

    $5,000

  • Norristown Page Turners · Norristown, PA

    For general funds

    $5,000

  • Allens Lane Art Center · Philadelphia, PA

    For general funds

    $5,000

IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Environment
  • Education
  • Human services
  • Nonprofits
  • Foundation

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