Frances Saunders Foundation
Invitation OnlyMerced, California · EIN 45-2718331 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$37K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$504K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
60% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Pregnancy | Merced, CA | Support for pro-life education | $10,000 |
| Live Action | Arlington, VA | Support for pro-life | $5,000 |
| United for Life of Merced County | Merced, CA | Support for pro-life education | $4,000 |
| Unbound | Kansas City, KS | Critical needs program | $3,000 |
| Knom Radio Missions | Anchorage, AK | Support for faith-based radio | $2,800 |
| St Patrick's Parish | Merced, CA | Support for the poor and needy | $2,500 |
| California Right to Life | Napa, CA | Support for pro life education | $2,000 |
| Priests for Life | Cocoa, FL | Pro-Life education/services | $1,500 |
| Jmj Maternity Homes | Merced, CA | Support for home for pregnant women | $1,500 |
| Catholic Bishop of Northern Alaska | Fairbanks, AK | Support for religious education/trng | $1,000 |
| Food for the Poor | Coconut Creek, FL | Support for the poor and needy | $1,000 |
| Students for Life of America | Fredericksburg, VA | Support for pro life education | $1,000 |
| Anugraha Act Inc | Merced, CA | Education of needy children | $500 |
| Catholic Near East Welfare Assoc Cnewa | New York, NY | Support for the poor and needy | $500 |
| World Villages for Children | Lanham, MD | Support for poor and needy | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $36,800 | 15 |
| 2024 | $23,650 | 11 |
| 2023 | $40,500 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621359349100402
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-2718331
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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