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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The George & Muriel Saunders Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing funding by invitation only. In 2025, the foundation distributed a total of $128.4K across 14 grantees and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$128.4K
2025
Grantees funded
14
Multi-year grantees
43%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
11
Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
$3.3K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
B
Brian Saunders
Board Member
S
Susan Johnson
Board Member
P
Pamela Saunders
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GEORGE & MURIEL SAUNDERS FAMILY FND?
No. GEORGE & MURIEL SAUNDERS FAMILY FND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does GEORGE & MURIEL SAUNDERS FAMILY FND give?
GEORGE & MURIEL SAUNDERS FAMILY FND primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio, Alabama, and Texas. 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 GEORGE & MURIEL SAUNDERS FAMILY FND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GEORGE & MURIEL SAUNDERS FAMILY FND fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does GEORGE & MURIEL SAUNDERS FAMILY FND make each year?
In 2025, GEORGE & MURIEL SAUNDERS FAMILY FND awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $128 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did GEORGE & MURIEL SAUNDERS FAMILY FND fund recently?
In 2025, GEORGE & MURIEL SAUNDERS FAMILY FND awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, COMMON GROUNDS , and Campus Outreach. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GEORGE & MURIEL SAUNDERS FAMILY FND?
GEORGE & MURIEL SAUNDERS FAMILY FND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.