AI Summary
The Saunders Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on building relationships and funding initiatives through an invitation-only process. With a total of $461.2K allocated across 27 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

The Innerwork Center Inc
Richmond, VA
$466K
16%

VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY FOUNDAT
Richmond, VA
$425K
15%

COMMUNITY CANCER FUND
Spokane, WA
$284.1K
10%
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Total No. of Grants
15
Median 1st year grant
$7K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SAUNDERS FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. SAUNDERS FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SAUNDERS FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
SAUNDERS FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia, District Of Columbia, and Washington. 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 FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SAUNDERS FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $7,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SAUNDERS FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, SAUNDERS FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $461 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SAUNDERS FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, SAUNDERS FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include The Innerwork Center Inc, VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY FOUNDAT, and COMMUNITY CANCER FUND. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SAUNDERS FAMILY FOUNDATION?
SAUNDERS FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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