Frances Saunders Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 45-2718331
Foundation Overview
Based in Merced, CA, Frances Saunders Foundation has awarded 167 grants totaling $482,077 to organizations in California, Alaska and 15 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $72 to $25,000, with a median award of $1,500.
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New Applicant Friendliness
1 of 13 recipients (8%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
Grants are geographically diversified with 38% in California and funding distributed across 17 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within California, funding concentrates in Merced (59%), Fresno (14%), Walnut Creek (13%).
Funding Trajectory
Moderate 29% growth trend over 7 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Dual focus on community projects (69%) and education, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Frances Saunders Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Pregnancy | $10,000 | Merced, CA, US | Support For Pro-life Education. | 2023 |
| Anugraha Act Inc | $500 | Merced, CA, US | Education Of Needy Children. | 2023 |
| Catholic Bishop Of Northern Alaska | $1,500 | Fairbanks, AK, US | Support For Religious Education/trng | 2023 |
| Catholic Charities Of Fresno | $1,500 | Fresno, CA, US | Support For The Poor And Needy. | 2023 |
| Catholic Near East Welfare Assoc | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | Support For The Poor And Needy. | 2023 |
| Knom Radio Missions | $1,500 | Anchorage, AK, US | Support For Faith-based Radio. | 2023 |
| Priests For Life | $1,500 | Cocoa, FL, US | Pro-life Education/services. | 2023 |
| Food For The Poor | $2,500 | Coconut Creek, FL, US | Support For The Poor And Needy. | 2023 |
| Live Action | $2,500 | Arlington, VA, US | Support For Pro-life. | 2023 |
| World Villages For Children | $500 | Lanham, MD, US | Support For The Poor And Needy. | 2023 |
| Jmj Maternity Homes | $10,000 | Merced, CA, US | Support For Home For Pregnant Women. | 2023 |
| United For Life Of Merced County | $3,500 | Merced, CA, US | Support For Pro-life Education. | 2023 |
| St Patrick's Parish | $3,500 | Merced, CA, US | Support For The Poor And Needy. | 2023 |
| Alpha Pregnancy | $25,000 | Merced, CA, US | Support For Pro-life Education. | 2022 |
| Anugraha Act Inc | $1,250 | Merced, CA, US | Education Of Needy Children. | 2022 |
| California Right To Life | $5,000 | Walnut Creek, CA, US | Support For Pro-life Education. | 2022 |
| Catholic Bishop Of Northern Alaska | $5,000 | Fairbanks, AK, US | Support For Religious Education/trng | 2022 |
| Catholic Charities Of Fresno | $5,000 | Fresno, CA, US | Support For The Poor And Needy. | 2022 |
| Catholic Near East Welfare Assoc | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Support For The Poor And Needy. | 2022 |
| Knom Radio Missions | $5,000 | Anchorage, AK, US | Support For Faith-based Radio. | 2022 |
| Priests For Life | $5,000 | Cocoa, FL, US | Pro-life Education/services. | 2022 |
| Unbound | $2,500 | Kansas City, KS, US | Support For The Poor And Needy. | 2022 |
| Food For The Poor | $5,000 | Coconut Creek, FL, US | Support For The Poor And Needy. | 2022 |
| Live Action | $7,500 | Arlington, VA, US | Support For Pro-life | 2022 |
| World Villages For Children | $3,000 | Lanham, MD, US | Support For The Poor And Needy | 2022 |
| Alpha Pregnancy | $25,000 | Merced, CA, US | Support For Pro-life Education. | 2022 |
| Anugraha Act Inc | $1,250 | Merced, CA, US | Education Of Needy Children. | 2022 |
| California Right To Life | $5,000 | Walnut Creek, CA, US | Support For Pro-life Education. | 2022 |
| Catholic Bishop Of Northern Alaska | $5,000 | Fairbanks, AK, US | Support For Religious Education/trng | 2022 |
| Catholic Charities Of Fresno | $5,000 | Fresno, CA, US | Support For The Poor And Needy. | 2022 |
| Catholic Near East Welfare Assoc | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Support For The Poor And Needy. | 2022 |
| Knom Radio Missions | $5,000 | Anchorage, AK, US | Support For Faith-based Radio. | 2022 |
| Priests For Life | $5,000 | Cocoa, FL, US | Pro-life Education/services. | 2022 |
| Unbound | $2,500 | Kansas City, KS, US | Support For The Poor And Needy. | 2022 |
| Food For The Poor | $5,000 | Coconut Creek, FL, US | Support For The Poor And Needy. | 2022 |
| Live Action | $7,500 | Arlington, VA, US | Support For Pro-life | 2022 |
| World Villages For Children | $3,000 | Lanham, MD, US | Support For The Poor And Needy | 2022 |
| Alpha Pregnancy | $25,000 | Merced, CA, US | Support For Pro-life Education. | 2022 |
| Anugraha Act Inc | $1,250 | Merced, CA, US | Education Of Needy Children. | 2022 |
| California Right To Life | $5,000 | Walnut Creek, CA, US | Support For Pro-life Education. | 2022 |
| Catholic Bishop Of Northern Alaska | $5,000 | Fairbanks, AK, US | Support For Religious Education/trng | 2022 |
| Catholic Charities Of Fresno | $5,000 | Fresno, CA, US | Support For The Poor And Needy. | 2022 |
| Catholic Near East Welfare Assoc | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Support For The Poor And Needy. | 2022 |
| Knom Radio Missions | $5,000 | Anchorage, AK, US | Support For Faith-based Radio. | 2022 |
| Priests For Life | $5,000 | Cocoa, FL, US | Pro-life Education/services. | 2022 |
| Unbound | $2,500 | Kansas City, KS, US | Support For The Poor And Needy. | 2022 |
| Food For The Poor | $5,000 | Coconut Creek, FL, US | Support For The Poor And Needy. | 2022 |
| Live Action | $7,500 | Arlington, VA, US | Support For Pro-life | 2022 |
| World Villages For Children | $3,000 | Lanham, MD, US | Support For The Poor And Needy | 2022 |
| Alpha Pregnancy | $10,500 | Merced, CA, US | Support For Pro-life Education. | 2021 |
| Anugraha Act Inc | $250 | Merced, CA, US | Education Of Needy Children. | 2021 |
| California Right To Life | $2,000 | Walnut Creek, CA, US | Support For Pro-life Education. | 2021 |
| Catholic Bishop Of Northern Alaska | $1,000 | Fairbanks, AK, US | Support For Religious Education/trng | 2021 |
| Catholic Charities Of Fresno | $1,000 | Fresno, CA, US | Support For The Poor And Needy. | 2021 |
| Catholic Near East Welfare Assoc | $1,250 | New York, NY, US | Support For The Poor And Needy. | 2021 |
| Jmj Maternity Homes | $3,500 | Merced, CA, US | Support Crisis Pregnancy Facility. | 2021 |
| Knom Radio Missions | $1,000 | Anchorage, AK, US | Support For Faith-based Radio. | 2021 |
| Priests For Life | $1,000 | Cocoa, FL, US | Pro-life Education/services. | 2021 |
| Relevant Radio | $1,200 | Green Bay, WI, US | Support For Faith-based Radio. | 2021 |
| Sacred Heart Southern Missions | $1,000 | Walls, MS, US | Support For Low-income Families. | 2021 |
| Salvation Army | $500 | Merced, CA, US | Support For The Poor And Needy. | 2021 |
| Unbound | $1,000 | Kansas City, KS, US | Support For The Poor And Needy. | 2021 |
| Veterans Of Foreign Wars | $750 | Kansas City, MO, US | Assistance For Veterans. | 2021 |
| Food For The Poor | $1,000 | Coconut Creek, FL, US | Support For The Poor And Needy. | 2021 |
| Alpha Pregnancy | $14,500 | Merced, CA, US | Support For Pro-life Education. | 2020 |
| American Life League | $1,500 | Stafford, VA, US | Pro-life Education And Services. | 2020 |
| Anugraha Act Inc | $750 | Merced, CA, US | Education Of Needy Children. | 2020 |
| California Right To Life | $2,000 | Walnut Creek, CA, US | Support For Pro-life Education. | 2020 |
| Camm | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Support For The Poor And Needy. | 2020 |
| Catholic Bishop Of Northern Alaska | $3,000 | Fairbanks, AK, US | Support For Religious Education/trng | 2020 |
| Catholic Charities Of Fresno | $5,000 | Fresno, CA, US | Support For The Poor And Needy. | 2020 |
| Catholic Extension | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For Needy Catholic Churches. | 2020 |
| Catholic Near East Welfare Assoc | $4,500 | New York, NY, US | Support For The Poor And Needy. | 2020 |
| Catholic Relief Services | $3,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Support For The Poor And Needy. | 2020 |
| Franciscan Mission Associates | $1,000 | Mount Vernon, NY, US | Support For Catholic Missions. | 2020 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $1,000 | Americus, GA, US | Housing For The Poor And Needy. | 2020 |
| Jmj Maternity Homes | $7,500 | Merced, CA, US | Support Crisis Pregnancy Facility. | 2020 |
| Knom Radio Missions | $5,000 | Anchorage, AK, US | Support For Faith-based Radio. | 2020 |
| Olmst Patrick's Parish | $3,000 | Merced, CA, US | Support For The Poor And Needy. | 2020 |
| Priests For Life | $3,000 | Cocoa, FL, US | Pro-life Education/services. | 2020 |
| Relevant Radio | $4,500 | Green Bay, WI, US | Support For Faith-based Radio. | 2020 |
| Sacred Heart Southern Missions | $1,000 | Walls, MS, US | Support For Low-income Families. | 2020 |
| Salesian Missions | $1,500 | New Rochelle, NY, US | Support For The Poor And Needy. | 2020 |
| Salvation Army | $1,000 | Merced, CA, US | Support For The Poor And Needy. | 2020 |
| Spirit Filled Hearts Ministry | $1,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Faith-based Education. | 2020 |
| St Labre Indian School | $500 | Ashland, MT, US | Support Native-american Education. | 2020 |
| The Salvatorians | $2,000 | Salvatorian City, WI, US | Ministry Services Throughout World. | 2020 |
| Unbound | $4,000 | Kansas City, KS, US | Support For The Poor And Needy. | 2020 |
| United For Life Of Merced Co | $6,500 | Merced, CA, US | Support For Pro-life Education. | 2020 |
| Veterans Of Foreign Wars | $1,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Assistance For Veterans. | 2020 |
| World Apostolate Of Fatima | $1,000 | Washington, NJ, US | Faith-based Education. | 2020 |
| World Villages For Children | $4,000 | Annapolis, MD, US | Support For The Poor And Needy. | 2020 |
| Alpha Pregnancy | $8,000 | Merced, CA, US | Support For Pro-life Education. | 2018 |
| American Life League | $2,000 | Stafford, VA, US | Pro-life Education And Services. | 2018 |
| Anugraha Act Inc | $1,200 | Merced, CA, US | Education Of Needy Children. | 2018 |
| California Right To Life | $1,300 | Walnut Creek, CA, US | Support For Pro-life Education. | 2018 |
| Camm | $1,200 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Support For The Poor And Needy. | 2018 |
| Catholic Bishop Of Northern Alaska | $1,500 | Fairbanks, AK, US | Support For Religious Education/trng | 2018 |
| Catholic Charities Of Fresno | $1,200 | Fresno, CA, US | Support For The Poor And Needy. | 2018 |
| Catholic Charities Of Merced | $1,300 | Merced, CA, US | Support For The Poor And Needy. | 2018 |
| Catholic Extension | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For Needy Catholic Churches. | 2018 |
| Covenant House | $2,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support For Homeless And Youth. | 2018 |
| Franciscan Mission Associates | $1,500 | Mount Vernon, NY, US | Support For Catholic Missions. | 2018 |
| Franciscan Missions Inc | $700 | Waterford, WI, US | Support For Poor And Needy. | 2018 |
| Jmj Maternity Homes | $1,500 | Merced, CA, US | Support Crisis Pregnancy Facility. | 2018 |
| Knom Radio Missions | $1,200 | Anchorage, AK, US | Support For Faith-based Radio. | 2018 |
| Maryknoll Fathers And Brothers | $1,300 | Maryknoll, NY, US | Support For Poor And Needy. | 2018 |
| Maryknoll Lay Missioners | $300 | Maryknoll, NY, US | Support For Poor And Needy. | 2018 |
| Olmst Patrick's Parish | $1,000 | Merced, CA, US | Support For Local Parish. | 2018 |
| Priests For Life | $1,000 | Cocoa, FL, US | Pro-life Education/services. | 2018 |
| Relevant Radio | $2,000 | Green Bay, WI, US | Support For Faith-based Radio. | 2018 |
| Sacred Heart Southern Missions | $2,000 | Walls, MS, US | Support For Low-income Families. | 2018 |
| Salesian Missions | $1,500 | New Rochelle, NY, US | Support For Poor And Needy. | 2018 |
| Salesians Of Don Bosco | $500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support For Priests. | 2018 |
| Salvation Army | $1,000 | Merced, CA, US | Support For Poor And Needy. | 2018 |
| St Labre Indian School | $1,000 | Ashland, MT, US | Support Native-american Education. | 2018 |
| The Salvatorians | $1,600 | Salvatorian City, WI, US | Ministry Services Throughout World. | 2018 |
| United For Life Of Merced Co | $500 | Merced, CA, US | Support For Pro-life Education. | 2018 |
| Veterans Of Foreign Wars | $400 | Kansas City, MO, US | Assistance For Veterans. | 2018 |
| World Apostolate Of Fatima | $2,000 | Washington, NJ, US | Faith-based Education. | 2018 |
| World Villages For Children | $2,000 | Annapolis, MD, US | Support For Poor And Needy. | 2018 |
| Alpha Pregnancy | $5,100 | Merced, CA, US | Financial Support For Pro-life Education And Services. | 2017 |
| America Life League | $2,000 | Stafford, VA, US | Financial Support For Pro-life Education And Services. | 2017 |
| American Wheelchair Mission | $100 | Henderson, NV, US | Support To Provide Wheelchairs To Disabled Children And Adults. | 2017 |
| California Police Activities League | $100 | San Leandro, CA, US | Financial Support For Youth Activities. | 2017 |
| California Right To Life | $500 | Walnut Creek, CA, US | Financial Support For Pro-life Education And Services. | 2017 |
| Catholic Bishop Of Northern Alaska | $1,000 | Fairbanks, AK, US | Support For Religious Education And Training To Indian And Eskimo People. | 2017 |
| Catholic Charities Of Merced | $800 | Merced, CA, US | Financial Support For The Poor And Needy. | 2017 |
| Catholic Charities | $1,600 | Fresno, CA, US | Financial Support For The Poor And Needy. | 2017 |
| Catholic Extension | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Financial Support For Poor And Needy Catholic Churches. | 2017 |
| Catholic Near East Welfare Association | $200 | New York, NY, US | Financial Support For The Poor And Needy. | 2017 |
| Covenant House | $2,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Financial Support For Homeless And Trafficked Youth. | 2017 |
| Food For The Poor | $6,000 | Coconut Creek, FL, US | Food, Housing, Emergency Relief For The Poor In Latin America/caribbean. | 2017 |
| Franciscan Mission Associates | $500 | Mount Vernon, NY, US | Financial Support For Catholic Missions Throughout The World. | 2017 |
| Immaculate Heart Radiorelevant Radio | $2,000 | Loomis, CA, US | Financial Support For Faith-based Radio Station. | 2017 |
| Jmj Maternity Homes | $2,255 | Merced, CA, US | Support Of Facility Helping Women Experiencing Crisis Pregnancies. | 2017 |
| Knights Of Columbusmerced | $200 | Merced, CA, US | Financial Support For Local Charities. | 2017 |
| Knom Radio Mission Inc | $800 | Anchorage, AK, US | Financial Support For Faith-based Radio Station. | 2017 |
| Maryknoll Lay Missioners | $500 | Maryknoll, NY, US | Financial Support For The Poor And Needy. | 2017 |
| Olmst Patrick's Parish | $1,000 | Merced, CA, US | Financial Support For Local Parish. | 2017 |
| Priests For Life | $3,500 | Cocoa, FL, US | Financial Support For Pro-life Education And Services. | 2017 |
| Sacred Heart Southern Missions | $2,000 | Walls, MS, US | Funding For Social Services To Low-income Families In Northern Mississippi. | 2017 |
| Salesian Missions | $500 | New Rochelle, NY, US | Financial Support For The Poor And Needy. | 2017 |
| Salvatorians | $400 | Salvatorian Center, WI, US | Ministry Services Throughout The World. | 2017 |
| St Joseph's Indian School | $1,000 | Chamberlain, SD, US | Financial Support For Native American Education. | 2017 |
| St Labre Indian School | $500 | Ashland, MT, US | Financial Support For Native American Education. | 2017 |
| The Salvation Army | $500 | Merced, CA, US | Financial Support For The Poor And Needy. | 2017 |
| The Servants Of Mary | $200 | Berwyn, IL, US | Financial Support For The Poor And Needy. | 2017 |
| United For Life Of Merced County | $1,000 | Merced, CA, US | Financial Support For Pro-life Education And Services. | 2017 |
| Veterans Of Foreign Wars | $200 | Kansas City, MO, US | Assistance For American Service Members, Veterans And Their Familites. | 2017 |
| World Villages For Children | $2,000 | Annapolis, MD, US | Financial Support For Education Of Poor And Needy Children. | 2017 |
| Alpha Pregnancy | $7,600 | Merced, CA, US | Financial Support For Pro-life Education And Services. | 2016 |
| California Police Youth Charities | $72 | Roseville, CA, US | Financial Support For Youth Activities. | 2016 |
| California Right To Life | $200 | Walnut Creek, CA, US | Financial Support For Pro-life Education And Services. | 2016 |
| Catholic Charities | $500 | Fresno, CA, US | Financial Support For The Poor And Needy. | 2016 |
| Catholic Relief Services | $1,500 | Baltimore, MD, US | Financial Support For The Poor And Needy. | 2016 |
| Covenant House | $5,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Financial Support For Homeless And Trafficked Youth. | 2016 |
| Food For The Poor | $10,000 | Coconut Creek, FL, US | Food, Housing, Emergency Relief For The Poor In Latin America/caribbean. | 2016 |
| Immaculate Heart Radio | $2,000 | Loomis, CA, US | Financial Support For Faith-based Radio Station. | 2016 |
| Sacred Heart Southern Missions | $500 | Walls, MS, US | Funding For Social Services To Low-income Families In Northern Mississippi. | 2016 |
| Salvatorians | $600 | Salvatorian Center, WI, US | Ministry Services Throughout The World. | 2016 |
| Smile Train | $500 | New York, NY, US | Cleft Repair Surgery For Children In The Developing World. | 2016 |
| The Central Association Of The Miraculous Medal | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | To Support Education And Formation Of Men For The Priesthood. | 2016 |
| The Fresh Air Fund | $500 | New York, NY, US | Financial Support For Youth Activities. | 2016 |
| The Salvation Army | $500 | Merced, CA, US | Financial Support For The Poor And Needy. | 2016 |
| Unbound | $500 | Kansas City, KS, US | Financial Support For The Poor And Needy. | 2016 |
| Veterans Of Foreign Wars | $500 | Kansas City, MO, US | Assistance For American Service Members, Veterans And Their Familites. | 2016 |
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| EIN | 45-2718331 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 388 E YOSEMITE AVE SUITE 200-B Merced, CA 95340-8219 |
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| Director | Cyril Lawrence |
|---|---|
| Director | Marcia Hall |
Forms 990-PF
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