AI Summary
The Sanders Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $425K across 36 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CORNELL UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
ITHACA, NY
$875K
22%
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
$150K
4%
CENTRO DE SALUD FAMILIAR LA FE INC
El Paso, TX
$150K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
7
Median 1st year grant
$6.3K
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 THE SANDERS FOUNDATION?
No. THE SANDERS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE SANDERS FOUNDATION give?
THE SANDERS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, New York, and Massachusetts. 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 THE SANDERS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE SANDERS FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $6,250. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE SANDERS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE SANDERS FOUNDATION awarded about 7 grants, totaling nearly $425 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE SANDERS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE SANDERS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include CORNELL UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, Cornell University, and CENTRO DE SALUD FAMILIAR LA FE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE SANDERS FOUNDATION?
THE SANDERS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.