Don a Sanders Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 76-0537031 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $5,500.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
12% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Houston | Houston, TX | Exempt function | $39,410 |
| Houston Police Foundation | Houston, TX | Exempt function | $32,500 |
| Sam Houston State University | Huntsville, TX | Exempt function | $21,800 |
| Houston Texans Foundation | Houston, TX | Exempt function | $10,000 |
| Sunshine Kids Foundation | Houston, TX | Exempt function | $10,000 |
| East Texas Angel Network | Longview, TX | Exempt function | $6,000 |
| Houston Humane Society | Houston, TX | Exempt function | $5,500 |
| YMCA | Houston, TX | Exempt function | $5,000 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | Exempt function | $5,000 |
| The Mission of Yahwah | Houston, TX | Exempt function | $5,000 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundatio | Houston, TX | Exempt | $5,000 |
| Interfaith Ministries for Greater H | Houston, TX | Exempt function | $5,000 |
| Heart Gift Foundation | Austin, TX | Exempt function | $5,000 |
| Houston SPCA | Houston, TX | Exempt function | $5,000 |
| Sports Authority Foundati | Houston, TX | Exempt function | $5,000 |
| Pararescue Foundation | Milford, MI | Exempt function | $5,000 |
| Educational Broadcasting Foundation | Metairie, LA | Exempt function | $5,000 |
| Hspva Friends | Houston, TX | Exempt function | $5,000 |
| Interfaith Charities | Houston, TX | Exempt function | $5,000 |
| The Louisiana Museum Foundation | New Orleans, LA | Exempt function | $5,000 |
| Brookwood Community | Brookshire, TX | Exempt function | $2,500 |
| Harmon Family Foundation | Houston, TX | Exempt function | $1,000 |
| Memorial Herman Foundation | Houston, TX | Exempt function | $1,000 |
| Longhorn Foundation | Austin, TX | Exempt | $1,000 |
| Nolan Ryan Foundation | Round Rock, TX | Exempt function | $750 |
The return also lists 13 grants to individuals ($57,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $253,960 | 38 |
| 2023 | $276,291 | 34 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 18, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349107248
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 76-0537031
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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