AI Summary
The Saunders Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that has paid out a total of $6.8 million in grants to 78 grantees in the filing year 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation may explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER
Rochester, NY
$5.4M
37%
EDUCATION SUCCESS NETWORK INC
Rochester, NY
$350K
2%
THE YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS ACADEMY INC
PITTSFORD, NY
$350K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
31
Median 1st year grant
$3.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Saunders Foundation?
No. Saunders Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Saunders Foundation give?
Saunders Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Ohio, and Illinois. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Saunders Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Saunders Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $3,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Saunders Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Saunders Foundation awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $6.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Saunders Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Saunders Foundation awarded grants to about 80 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER, EDUCATION SUCCESS NETWORK INC, and THE YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS ACADEMY INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Saunders Foundation?
Saunders Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.