The Sanders Institute
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2024
Total received
$455K
Foundation funders
6
Grants recorded
12
Years covered
2020–2024
Who funds The Sanders Institute?
The Sanders Institute is funded by 6 grantmakers, led by Wend II Inc ($250K), Fisher Koch Family Foundation ($100K), Impactassetsinc ($50K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $455K in grants to The Sanders Institute between 2020–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wend II Inc | $250,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Fisher Koch Family Foundation | $100,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Impactassetsinc | $50,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | $35,000 | 7 | 2020 |
| Sierra Club | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Friends of the Earth | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2020) to $250K (2021). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $170K.
What grants has The Sanders Institute received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Fisher Koch Family Foundation | SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Impactassetsinc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Sierra Club | ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Friends of the Earth | SUPPORT FOR PANEL DISCUSSION ON FOSSIL FUEL SUBSIDIES | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Wend II Inc | Building Content Capacity at the Sanders Institute | $250,000 |
| 2020 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2020 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2020 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2020 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2020 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2020 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2020 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Sanders Institute?
The Sanders Institute is funded by 6 grantmakers, led by Wend II Inc ($250K), Fisher Koch Family Foundation ($100K), Impactassetsinc ($50K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $455K in grants to The Sanders Institute between 2020–2024.
Who is The Sanders Institute's largest funder?
Wend II Inc is the largest recorded funder of The Sanders Institute, with $250K across 1 grant (2021).
How much grant funding has The Sanders Institute received?
IRS 990 filings record $455K in grants to The Sanders Institute across 12 grants from 6 funders between 2020–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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