The Saunders Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 59-6152326
Foundation Overview
Based in Tampa, FL, The Saunders Foundation has awarded 196 grants totaling $4,772,243 to organizations in Florida, District of Columbia and 3 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $650 to $250,000, with a median award of $15,000.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$4,772,243
Total Assets
$18,340,669
Median Grant (all grants)
$15,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
22
Median Grant
$10,000
% Median Grant Decline
-50%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
March 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 36%
8 of 22 recipients (36%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
Florida
93% of all grants are concentrated in Florida, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Florida, funding concentrates in Tampa (78%), St Petersburg (8%), Tierra Verde (3%).
Funding Trajectory
-37%
Declining funding trend with 37% decrease over 7 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
General Purposes + 4 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (38%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seniors In Service Of Tampa Bay Inc | $15,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For The Foster Grandparent Program. | 2024 |
| Florida House On Capitol Hill | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Annual Contribution. | 2024 |
| Oasis Opportunities | $40,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For Mobile Clothing Closet And Pop-up Shop And Socks And Underwear For Students Program. | 2024 |
| Eckerd College | $15,000 | St Petersburg, FL, US | For The O'brien Off Annual Scholarship. | 2024 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Hillsboroug | $10,000 | Tampa, FL, US | To Enable Local Residents To Build Safely. | 2024 |
| Voices For Children Of Tampa Bay In | $20,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For The Saunders Necessities Closet. | 2024 |
| Champions For Children | $30,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For Abcprogram's Baby Caf Breastfeeding Support Clinics And Service, Kids On The Block Educational Puppet Program, And Children's Holiday Needs. | 2024 |
| Metropolitan Ministries | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For Children's Holiday Needs. | 2024 |
| Salvation Armytampa Area Command | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For Children's Holiday Needs. | 2024 |
| Children's Home Network | $15,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For Cares Program - Campus Activities, Recreation, And Education Services. | 2024 |
| Great Exploration Childrens Museum | $10,000 | St Petersburg, FL, US | For School And Community Outreach Steam Programs. | 2024 |
| Jobsite Theatre | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For Operations. | 2024 |
| Lighthouse Of Pinellas | $10,000 | Largo, FL, US | For Early Intervention Program. | 2024 |
| More Health Inc | $15,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For Nutritional Continuum For Hillsborough Co. Program. | 2024 |
| Community Foundation Of Tampa Bay I | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For Tampa Bay Rapid Response Fund And 1 To 1 Match. | 2024 |
| Early Learning Coalition Of Hillsbo | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | To Sustain Efforts In Providing Books & Educational Materials To Families At No Cost When Participating In Day Of Play. | 2024 |
| Judeo Christian Health Clinic Inc | $25,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For Referral Specialist Position. | 2024 |
| Museum Of Science And Industry | $200,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For Digital Dome Theatre Project. | 2024 |
| Stageworks Inc | $10,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For Camera Shoot And Documentary Of When The Righteous Triumph. | 2024 |
| Tampa Metroplitan Area Ymca Inc | $12,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For Ymca Reads Program. | 2024 |
| Cornerstone Family Ministries Inc | $10,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For Rosa Valdez Early Childhood And Lab. | 2024 |
| Biltmore Relief Fund For Wnc | $6,000 | Asheville, NC, US | Disaster Relief Fund For Western North Carolina After Hurricane Helene. Grant Restricted Towards Recovery Efforts. Expenditure Responsibility Required To Document Payments Only Made To Eligible 501(c)(3) Organizations. | 2024 |
| Florida House On Capitol Hill | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| Tampa Bay Watch | $19,000 | Tierra Verde, FL, US | To Create Staff Mobile Education Program For Outside Learning Programs. | 2022 |
| Oasis Network Of New Tampa Inc | $30,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For Socks And Underwear For Students And Back To Basics Program. | 2022 |
| Eckerd College | $25,000 | St Petersburg, FL, US | For Aspec Minority Mentoring Annual Scholarship. | 2022 |
| Voices For Children Of Tampa Bay In | $20,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For The Saunders Necessities Closet. | 2022 |
| Champions For Children | $25,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For Abc Program's Baby Cafe Breastfeeding Support Clinics And Services And Kids On The Block Program. | 2022 |
| Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center In | $50,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For 2022-23 Arts Education. | 2022 |
| Metropolitan Ministries | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For The Children's Holiday Needs. | 2022 |
| Tampa Bay History Center | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | To Help Underwrite Cost To Acquire Baptista Boazio Map Of St Augustine. | 2022 |
| The University Of Tampa | $200,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Fourth Installment Payment Of Grant For Art Lobby & Gallery With Digital Art Display In Ferman Center For Arts. | 2022 |
| Chapters Health Foundation Inc | $31,200 | Tampa, FL, US | To Support Circle Of Love Grief Center And Camp Circle Of Love. | 2022 |
| Salesian Sisters Of Tampa Inc | $25,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For Pavillion And Renovation Project. | 2022 |
| The Florida Aquarium | $20,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For Coral Conservation Program. | 2022 |
| Jobsite Theatre | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For Hamlet Student Field Trip Matinees And To Cover Teaching Artists In Schools. | 2022 |
| Seniors In Service Of Tampa Bay Inc | $10,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For Foster Grandparent Program | 2022 |
| Achieve Plant City | $10,000 | Plant City, FL, US | To Support Adult Literacy. | 2022 |
| Academy Prep Tampa Bay | $10,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For Graduate Support Services. | 2022 |
| A Kid's Place | $9,000 | Brandon, FL, US | To Purchase Kitchen And Laundry Appliances For Home. | 2022 |
| High Risk Hope Inc | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | To Provide Bed Rest Baskets, Nicu Napsacks And Bereavement Boxes. | 2022 |
| Southwest Florida Community Foundat | $40,000 | Fort Myers, FL, US | For Swfl Emergency Relief Fund - Hurricane Ian, Including Holiday Needs Of Children Affected By Hurricane Ian. | 2022 |
| The Florida Orchestra | $35,000 | St Petersburg, FL, US | For Education And Communication Engagement Program, Strings For Kids And Teaching Artists. | 2022 |
| Friends Of Joshua House Inc | $10,000 | Lutz, FL, US | For Therapy Programs And Life Enrichment Activities. | 2022 |
| More Health Inc | $15,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For Nutrition Continuum For Hillsborough County. | 2022 |
| Southeastern Guide Dogs Inc | $25,000 | Palmetto, FL, US | To Replace 19 Computers In 6 Departments. | 2022 |
| Virginia Tech Foundation Inc | $50,000 | Blacksburg, VA, US | For William Newill Saunders Memorial Scholarship. | 2022 |
| Florida House On Capitol Hill | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Annual Contribution | 2022 |
| Tampa Bay Watch | $19,000 | Tierra Verde, FL, US | To Create Staff Mobile Education Program For Outside Learning Programs. | 2022 |
| Oasis Network Of New Tampa Inc | $30,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For Socks And Underwear For Students And Back To Basics Program. | 2022 |
| Eckerd College | $25,000 | St Petersburg, FL, US | For Aspec Minority Mentoring Annual Scholarship. | 2022 |
| Voices For Children Of Tampa Bay In | $20,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For The Saunders Necessities Closet. | 2022 |
| Champions For Children | $25,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For Abc Program's Baby Cafe Breastfeeding Support Clinics And Services And Kids On The Block Program. | 2022 |
| Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center In | $50,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For 2022-23 Arts Education. | 2022 |
| Metropolitan Ministries | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For The Children's Holiday Needs. | 2022 |
| Tampa Bay History Center | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | To Help Underwrite Cost To Acquire Baptista Boazio Map Of St Augustine. | 2022 |
| The University Of Tampa | $200,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Fourth Installment Payment Of Grant For Art Lobby & Gallery With Digital Art Display In Ferman Center For Arts. | 2022 |
| Chapters Health Foundation Inc | $31,200 | Tampa, FL, US | To Support Circle Of Love Grief Center And Camp Circle Of Love. | 2022 |
| Salesian Sisters Of Tampa Inc | $25,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For Pavillion And Renovation Project. | 2022 |
| The Florida Aquarium | $20,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For Coral Conservation Program. | 2022 |
| Jobsite Theatre | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For Hamlet Student Field Trip Matinees And To Cover Teaching Artists In Schools. | 2022 |
| Seniors In Service Of Tampa Bay Inc | $10,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For Foster Grandparent Program | 2022 |
| Achieve Plant City | $10,000 | Plant City, FL, US | To Support Adult Literacy. | 2022 |
| Academy Prep Tampa Bay | $10,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For Graduate Support Services. | 2022 |
| A Kid's Place | $9,000 | Brandon, FL, US | To Purchase Kitchen And Laundry Appliances For Home. | 2022 |
| High Risk Hope Inc | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | To Provide Bed Rest Baskets, Nicu Napsacks And Bereavement Boxes. | 2022 |
| Southwest Florida Community Foundat | $40,000 | Fort Myers, FL, US | For Swfl Emergency Relief Fund - Hurricane Ian, Including Holiday Needs Of Children Affected By Hurricane Ian. | 2022 |
| The Florida Orchestra | $35,000 | St Petersburg, FL, US | For Education And Communication Engagement Program, Strings For Kids And Teaching Artists. | 2022 |
| Friends Of Joshua House Inc | $10,000 | Lutz, FL, US | For Therapy Programs And Life Enrichment Activities. | 2022 |
| More Health Inc | $15,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For Nutrition Continuum For Hillsborough County. | 2022 |
| Southeastern Guide Dogs Inc | $25,000 | Palmetto, FL, US | To Replace 19 Computers In 6 Departments. | 2022 |
| Virginia Tech Foundation Inc | $50,000 | Blacksburg, VA, US | For William Newill Saunders Memorial Scholarship. | 2022 |
| Seniors In Service Of Tampa Bay Inc | $10,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For Foster Grandparent Program | 2021 |
| Florida House On Capitol Hill | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Annual Contribution | 2021 |
| Tampa Bay Watch | $19,000 | Tierra Verde, FL, US | One-half Award To Create And Staff Mobile Education Program For Outside Learning Programs | 2021 |
| Oasis Network Of New Tampa Inc | $30,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For Socks And Underwear For Students And Back To Basics Program | 2021 |
| Hillsborough Education Foundation | $10,000 | Tampa, FL, US | To George Edgecomb Bar Assn, Inc For 2021 Scholarship Program | 2021 |
| Eckerd College | $15,000 | St Petersburg, FL, US | For Aspec Mentoring Annual Scholarship | 2021 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Hillsboroug | $10,000 | Tampa, FL, US | To Enable Family Currently Living W/o Secure, Stable Housing To Build Own Home | 2021 |
| Voices For Children Of Tampa Bay In | $15,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For The Saunders Necessities Closet | 2021 |
| Champions For Children | $12,500 | Tampa, FL, US | For Kids On The Block Program | 2021 |
| Wheelchairs 4 Kids Inc | $10,000 | Tarpon Springs, FL, US | For Let's Roll Program | 2021 |
| Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center In | $50,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For 2021-2022 Arts Education And Community Engagement Program | 2021 |
| Metropolitan Ministries | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For The Children's Holiday Needs | 2021 |
| Salvation Armytampa Area Command | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For The Children's Holiday Needs | 2021 |
| Tampa Bay History Center | $100,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For 5th Installment Payment Of Grant Award Of Charting The Future Campaign | 2021 |
| The University Of Tampa | $250,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For 3rd Installment Payment Of Grant For Art Lobby & Gallery With Digital Art Display In Ferman Center For Arts | 2021 |
| Chapters Health Foundation Inc | $25,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For Lifepath Hospice, Inc. Circle Of Love For Grieving Children (center & Camp) | 2021 |
| Tampa General Hospital Foundation | $25,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For Tgh Nursing Scholarships Fund | 2021 |
| Children's Home Network | $10,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For Cares Program - Campus Activities, Recreation, And Education Services | 2021 |
| University Area Community Developme | $10,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For Block-by-block Initiative | 2021 |
| Salesian Sisters Of Tampa Inc | $25,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For Villa Madonna Campus Pavilion And Renovating Project At Salesian Youth Center | 2021 |
| Great Exploration Childrens Museum | $5,000 | St Petersburg, FL, US | For School And Community Outreaches To Deliver Stem Activities | 2021 |
| The Florida Aquarium | $10,049 | Tampa, FL, US | For Coral Conservation | 2021 |
| Jobsite Theatre | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | To Help Offset Cost Of Offering 16 Weekday Field Trip Matinees Of Romeo & Juliet In Jan & Feb '22 | 2021 |
| Brookwood Florida Inc | $4,600 | St Petersburg, FL, US | For Purchase Of 100 Twin Bed/bag Sets And One Year Supply Of Over-the-counter Meds/1st Aid Items And Foster Teen Girls | 2021 |
| Lighthouse Of Pinellas | $10,000 | Largo, FL, US | For Early Intervention Program | 2021 |
| Seniors In Service Of Tampa Bay Inc | $10,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For Foster Grandparent Program | 2021 |
| Champions For Children | $10,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For Professional Breastfeeding Nutrition Program | 2021 |
| Champions For Children | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For The Children's Holiday Needs | 2021 |
| Hillsborough Education Foundation | $15,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For Teaching Tools Resource Center | 2021 |
| A Kid's Place Of Tampa Bay Inc | $21,250 | Brandon, FL, US | For Siblings Connected-capacity Building Program | 2020 |
| Metropolitan Ministries | $25,000 | Tampa, FL, US | To Support Promiseland Early Education Center | 2020 |
| Seniors In Service Of Tampa Bay Inc | $10,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For Foster Grandparent Program | 2020 |
| Florida House On Capitol Hill | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Annual Contribution | 2020 |
| Tampa Bay Watch | $10,000 | Tierra Verde, FL, US | For Sponsorship Of New Discovery Center Founding Membership Program | 2020 |
| Girl Scouts Of West Central Florida | $25,000 | Tampa, FL, US | To Support Stem Programming To Girls Throughout 8-country Area | 2020 |
| Oasis Network Of New Tampa Inc | $30,000 | Tampa, FL, US | To Purchase Socks And Underwear For 3,000 Needy Students In Hillsborough County Schools | 2020 |
| Hillsborough Education Foundation | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | To George Edgecomb Bar Assn, Inc For 2020 Scholarship Program | 2020 |
| The Helen Gordon Davis Centre For W | $10,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For Empowering Women And Girls Program At The Centre For Girls | 2020 |
| Eckerd College Inc | $15,000 | St Petersburg, FL, US | For Aspec Minority Mentoring Annual Scholarship | 2020 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Hillsboroug | $10,000 | Tampa, FL, US | To Fund Construction Of Mathieu Family Home | 2020 |
| Lowry Park Zoological Society Of Ta | $62,500 | Tampa, FL, US | Final Installment Of Grant Award To Renovate Saunders Conservation Theater | 2020 |
| Hillsborough Education Foundation | $15,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For Teaching Tools Resource Center | 2020 |
| Voices For Children Of Tampa Bay In | $15,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For The Necessities Closet: Undergarments & Socks | 2020 |
| Henry B Plant Museum At Univ Of Tam | $14,000 | Tampa, FL, US | To Completely Transition Self-guided Audio Tour To Cell Phones & Personal Devices | 2020 |
| Tampa Museum Of Art | $20,000 | Tampa, FL, US | To Help Fund Exhibit & Communication Education Program | 2020 |
| A Brighter Community | $15,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For 60 Preschool Scholarships & Developmental Support Services | 2020 |
| Champions For Children | $12,500 | Tampa, FL, US | For Kids On The Block Program | 2020 |
| Wheelchairs 4 Kids Inc | $15,000 | Tarpon Springs, FL, US | For Let's Roll Program | 2020 |
| Little Kids Rock | $15,000 | Montclair, NJ, US | For Modern Band: Hco For Innovative Music | 2020 |
| Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center In | $50,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For 2020-21 Arts Education And Community Engagement Program | 2020 |
| Metropolitan Ministries | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For Children's Holiday Needs | 2020 |
| Champions For Children | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For Children's Holiday Needs | 2020 |
| Salvation Armytampa Area Command | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For Children's Holiday Needs | 2020 |
| Tampa Bay History Center | $100,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For 4th Installment Payment Of Grant Award Of Charting The Future Campaign | 2020 |
| The University Of Tampa | $200,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For 2nd Installment Payment Of Grant For Art Lobby & Gallery With Digital Art Display In Ferman Center For Arts | 2020 |
| A Brighter Community Inc | $15,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For High-quality Psychological & Developmental Support Services For 60 Low-income Children Of The Tampa Heights Neighborhood | 2018 |
| A Kid's Place | $24,000 | Brandon, FL, US | For The Siblings Connected Program | 2018 |
| Brookwood Fl Inc | $5,000 | St Petersburg, FL, US | For The Therapeutic Residential Care Program For Abused, Neglected, & At-risk Teen Girls | 2018 |
| Champions For Children | $4,350 | Tampa, FL, US | For Annual Holiday Store For Gifts For Children In Need | 2018 |
| Champions For Children | $650 | Tampa, FL, US | For Annual Holiday Store For Gifts For Children In Need | 2018 |
| Champions For Children | $12,500 | Tampa, FL, US | For The Kids On The Block Child Abuse And Bullying Prevention Programs | 2018 |
| Community Foundation Of Tampa Bay | $10,000 | Tampa, FL, US | To Support Five Ceo And Trustee Leadership Programs | 2018 |
| Community Foundation Of Tampa Bay | $25,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For The Writing, Publication, & Distribution Of Leadership & Management Handbook For Nonprofit Ceo | 2018 |
| Corporation To Develop Communities Of Tampa Inc | $12,500 | Tampa, FL, US | For The Youth Success Center | 2018 |
| Eckerd College Inc | $15,000 | St Petersburg, FL, US | For The Aspec Minority Mentoring Annual Scholarship | 2018 |
| Fish & Wildlife Foundation Of Florida | $28,000 | Tallahassee, FL, US | To Complete Project Construction Of Wheelchair-accessible Boardwalk & Fishing Pier At Suncoast Youth Conservation Center - Apollo Beach | 2018 |
| Florida House On Capitol Hill | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Annual Contribution | 2018 |
| Florida West Coast Public Broadcasting | $27,500 | Tampa, FL, US | For The 52 Week Monday Night Airings Of Nightly Business Report | 2018 |
| Girl Scouts Of West Central Florida Inc | $20,000 | Tampa, FL, US | To Support Stem Programming To Girls Throughout Eight County Area | 2018 |
| H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research | $25,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For The Spark Program | 2018 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Hillsborough Co | $10,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For The Construction Of Williams' Family Home | 2018 |
| Henry B Plant Museum | $4,000 | Tampa, FL, US | To Underwrite Henry Plant's 200th Birthday Exhibit | 2018 |
| Hillsborough Education Foundation | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For The George Edgecomb Bar Association Inc. Scholarship Program For Disadvantaged Students | 2018 |
| Hollins University | $25,000 | Roanoke, VA, US | For The Ruby Lee Saunders Scholarship | 2018 |
| Judeo Christian Health Clinic Inc | $25,000 | Tampa, FL, US | To Support Salary Of Referral Coordinator Position | 2018 |
| Junior Achievement Of Tampa Bay Inc | $50,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For The Career Center Hub For Trades Operation Within Ja Finance Park | 2018 |
| Lifepath Hospice Inc | $24,000 | Tampa, FL, US | To Help Underwrite The Cost Of The Circle Of Love Center For Greiving Children & Camp Circle Of Love | 2018 |
| Metropolitan Ministries | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For Children's Needs | 2018 |
| Oasis Network Of New Tampa | $18,000 | Tampa, FL, US | To Provide Socks And Underwear For 1,800 Needy Students In Hillsborough County | 2018 |
| Quantum Leap Farm Inc | $20,000 | Odessa, FL, US | For The Active & Retired Military Equine-assisted Therapy Scholarship Fund | 2018 |
| Southeastern Guide Dogs | $25,000 | Palmetto, FL, US | To Replace And Upgrade Computer Servers | 2018 |
| Tampa Bay History Center | $100,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For The Charting The Future Campaign | 2018 |
| Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center Straz | $50,000 | Tampa, FL, US | To Help Provide Broad Inclusive Access To High Quality Arts Education Through 2018-19 Arts Education Program | 2018 |
| Tampa Metropolitan Area Ymca | $10,000 | Tampa, FL, US | To Support The Veggie Van Program | 2018 |
| The Centre For Women Inc | $10,000 | Tampa, FL, US | To Award The Center For Girls Steam Curriculum | 2018 |
| The Children's Home Network | $10,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For Campus Activities, Recreational And Educational Initiative Program | 2018 |
| The Children's Home Network | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For Children's Holiday Needs | 2018 |
| The Florida Orchestra | $35,000 | St Petersburg, FL, US | For The Community Engagement Programs | 2018 |
| The Salvation Army | $25,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For The Hurricane Michael Disaster Relief Emergency Assistance Program | 2018 |
| The Salvation Army | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For Children's Holiday Needs | 2018 |
| The University Of Tampa | $25,000 | Tampa, FL, US | For The James M. Kelly Memorial Scholarship | 2018 |
| Virginia Tech Foundation Inc | $40,000 | Blacksburg, VA, US | For The William Newbill Saunders Scholarship | 2018 |
| Wheelchairs 4 Kids Inc | $10,000 | Tarpon Springs, FL, US | To Purchase Custom Wheelchairs, Home, & Vehicle Mods (and Other Assistance Equipment) | 2018 |
| Florida House On Capitol Hill | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Annual Contribution | 2017 |
| Hillsborough Education Foundation | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | George Edgecomb Bar Assn Inc. Scholarship Program For Disadvantaged Students, Per Bd Of Ttees Aprvl 4/5/17 | 2017 |
| Champions For Children | $12,500 | Tampa, FL, US | Kids On The Block Educational Puppeteers Program, Pursuant To Board Of Trustees' Approval 9/6/17 | 2017 |
| H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center Researc | $25,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Summer Program For Advancement Of Research Knowledge (spark), Pursuant To Board Of Trustees' Approval 6/7/17 | 2017 |
| The University Of Tampa | $100,000 | Tampa, FL, US | 8th And Final Installment Payment Of Grant Award Fornursing Skills Lab; Pursuant To Board Of Ttee's Aproval 1/4/2012 | 2017 |
| Oasis Network Of New Tampa | $18,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Socks And Underwear For Needy Students In Hills. Co. Public Schools, Pursuant Ttees' Apprvl 5/3/17 | 2017 |
| A Brighter Community Inc | $15,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Scholarships For 60 Low-income Children In Tampa Heightsneighborhood, Pursuant To Board Of Ttee Aprvl 10/4/17 | 2017 |
| Judeo Christian Health Clinic Inc | $25,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Fund Referral Specialist/salary, Pursuant To Board Of Trustees' Approval 4/5/17 | 2017 |
| The Florida Aquarium | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | In Memory Of Thomstork In Recognition Of His Exemplary Accomplishment At The Aquarium, Per Brd Of Ttees' Apprvll 2/1/17 | 2017 |
| Florida West Coast Public Broadcast | $27,250 | Tampa, FL, US | 52-week Monday Nightairings Of Nightly Bus1ness Report, Pursuant To Brd Oftrustees' Approval 9/6/17 | 2017 |
| The Children's Home Inc | $10,000 | Tampa, FL, US | After-school Youth Development Program, Pursuant To Board Of Trustees' Approval 3/1/17 | 2017 |
| Tampa Bay History Center | $100,000 | Tampa, FL, US | 1st Installment Pymt - Charting Thefuture Campaign, Pursuant To Board Of Trustees' Approval1/8/17 | 2017 |
| Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center St | $50,000 | Tampa, FL, US | 2017-2018 Arts Education Programs, Pursuant To Board Oftrustees' Approval 10/27/17 | 2017 |
| Metropolitan Ministries | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Children's Needs, Pursuant Tothe Board Of Trustees' Approval 12/6/17 | 2017 |
| The Salvation Army | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Children's Holiday Needs, Pursuant To The Board Oftrustees' Approval 12/6/17 | 2017 |
| The University Of Tampa | $25,000 | Tampa, FL, US | James M. Kelly Memorial Scholarship Fund Pursuant To Board Of Trustees' Approval | 2017 |
| Gulfside Hospice Pasco Palliative C | $4,000 | Land O Lakes, FL, US | Virtual Reality Forpatients Program, Pursuant To Board Of Trustees' Approval10/27/17 | 2017 |
| Seniors In Service Of Tampa Bay Inc | $10,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Foster Grand Parent Program (mentoring And Tutoring), Pursuant To Board Of Trustees' Approval 10/27/17 | 2017 |
| The Florida Orchestra | $30,000 | St Petersburg, FL, US | Community Engagement Programs Pursuant To Board Of Trustees' Approval 2/1/17 | 2017 |
| Champions For Children | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Annual Holiday Store For Gifts For Children In Need Pursuant To The Board Of Trustees' Approval 12/6/17 | 2017 |
| United Way Suncoast | $50,000 | Tampa, FL, US | To Sustain And Expand Mission United Program, Pursuant To Board Of Trustees' Approval | 2017 |
| Lifepath Hospice Inc | $24,494 | Tampa, FL, US | Circle Of Love For Grieving Children (center And Camp), Pursuant To Board Of Trustees' Approval 10/27/17 | 2017 |
| The Tampa Museum Of Art Inc | $35,000 | Tampa, FL, US | In Support Of Video And Book Publicationproject, Pursuant To Board Of Trustees' Approval 12/6/17 | 2017 |
| The Tampa General Hospital Foundati | $30,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Heart Transplantprogram, Pursuant To Board Of Trustees' Approval 3/1/17 | 2017 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Hillsboroug | $10,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Construction Of Home For Edwards Family, Approval On 3/1/17 | 2017 |
| Arts Center Association Incmorean A | $5,000 | St Petersburg, FL, US | 2017 Master Artists Workshops, Pursuant To Board Of Trustees' Approval On 415/17 | 2017 |
| Museum Of Science Industry Inc | $28,700 | Tampa, FL, US | The Saunders Explorer 1 Mobileobservatory, Per Board Of Trustees' Approval 5/3/17 | 2017 |
| Tampa Bay Watch Inc | $10,000 | Tierra Verde, FL, US | To Update Outdoor Web Lab At Marine & Ed Center To Be Matched By Dickens&duckwall Fdns Psnt Brd Of Ttee's Aprvl 12/6/17 | 2017 |
| Junior Achievement Of Tampa Bay Inc | $50,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Career Center Hub For Trades Operations Within Ja Finance Park, Pursuant To Board Ofttee's Approval 12/6/17 | 2017 |
| The Salvation Army Disaster Warehou | $25,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Hurricane Irma Disaster Relief Emergency Assistance Program, Pursuant Toboard Of Ttees' Approval 12/6/17 | 2017 |
| The Children's Home Inc | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Children's Holiday Needs, Pursuant To The Trustees'approval 12/6/17 | 2017 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for The Saunders Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 59-6152326 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 10477 Tampa, FL 33679-0477 |
Key People (5)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Saunders Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | Solon F O'neal Jr |
|---|---|
| Trustee | George B Howell Iii |
| Trustee | Kathleen J Belmonte |
| Trustee | Fred Dobbins |
| Trustee | Susan O Thompson |
Forms 990-PF
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Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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Data Currency: Last updated
March 2026
based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.