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The Saunders Family 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 paid a total of $50,000 in grants to a single grantee. 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 Illinois Foundation
Champaign, IL
$100K
100%
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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 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 FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SAUNDERS FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. 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 1 grants, totaling nearly $50 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 1 grantees. Recent grantees include University of Illinois Foundation. 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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