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The Sanders Family Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, focuses on relationship-based grantmaking and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $656.2K across 15 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
LAUREL, MD
$400K
16%

ISLAND HARVEST LTD
Melville, NY
$245K
10%

BOOMER ESIASON FOUNDATION
Bethesda, MD
$225K
9%
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Total No. of Grants
11
Median 1st year grant
$30K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SANDERS FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. SANDERS FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SANDERS FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
SANDERS FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Maryland, New York, and District Of Columbia. 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 SANDERS FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SANDERS FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $30 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SANDERS FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, SANDERS FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $656 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SANDERS FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, SANDERS FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, ISLAND HARVEST LTD, and BOOMER ESIASON FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SANDERS FAMILY FOUNDATION?
SANDERS FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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