G B & Charlotte a Saunders Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyColumbus, Georgia · EIN 58-6044719 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$56K
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$1.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,800.
From the return
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
16% of grants went outside Georgia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springer Opera House | Columbus, GA | General donation | $12,000 |
| Chattahoochee Council Boy Scouts | Columbus, GA | General donation | $4,000 |
| Columbus State University | Columbus, GA | General donation | $2,800 |
| Emory University | Atlanta, GA | General donation | $2,800 |
| Mercer University | Macon, GA | School of law - dean enhancement fund | $2,800 |
| National Civil War Naval Museum | Columbus, GA | General donation | $2,800 |
| Whitefish Community Foundation | Whitefish, MT | General donation | $2,800 |
| Wynn House | Columbus, GA | General donation | $2,500 |
| 1909 Preservation Society (Ccc) | Columbus, GA | General donation | $2,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Columbus, GA | General donation | $2,000 |
| Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association | Memphis, TN | General donation | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army | Columbus, GA | General donation | $2,000 |
| Trinity Episcopal Church | Columbus, GA | General donation | $2,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club | Columbus, GA | General donation | $1,500 |
| John P Thayer YMCA | Columbus, GA | General donation | $1,500 |
| St Andrew's - Sewanee School | Sewanee, TN | General donation | $1,500 |
| Columbus Botanical Garden | Columbus, GA | General donation | $1,000 |
| First Baptist Church | Columbus, GA | General donation | $1,000 |
| Historic Columbus Foundation Inc | Columbus, GA | General donation | $1,000 |
| Historic District Preservation Society | Columbus, GA | General donation | $1,000 |
| Mercymed of Columbus Inc | Columbus, GA | General donation | $1,000 |
| National Infantry Museum (1775 Society) | Columbus, GA | General donation | $1,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | General donation | $1,000 |
| The Columbus Museum | Columbus, GA | General donation | $1,000 |
| Valley Rescue Mission | Columbus, GA | General donation | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $56,000 | 25 |
| 2023 | $41,000 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512589349100311
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 58-6044719
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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