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George and Mary Jo Sanders Foundation Inc

Historical Funder

Fort Myers, Florida · EIN 59-3189770 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2025)$248K
Organizations funded43
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$7.7M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $6,000.

From the return

How to apply

The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):

ContactMARY JO WALKER
Address1412 ROYAL PALM SQ BLVD 102, FORT MYERS FL 33919
Phone2393348852
Form and materialsSIMPLE LETTER REQUEST OUTLINING CHARITABLE PURPOSE AND A COPY OF THE IRS DETERMINATION LETTER FOR CODE SEC. 501(C) (3) STATUS.
DeadlinesNONE
RestrictionsCHARITABLE, MEDICAL, EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, ARTISTIC, LITERARY AND CULTURAL PURPOSE ORGANIZATIONS QUALIFYING UNDER IRS CODE SEC 501(C)(3),

Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.

What it funds

Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.

  • Faith-Based4
  • Human Services3
  • Arts & Culture2
  • Education1
  • Mental Health1

Where it gives

16% of grants went outside Florida.

Grants paid in tax year 2025

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
University of Fl Fdn Inc - IfasGainesville, FLOperations$30,000
Lee Memorial Health Systems FoundationFort Myers, FLOperations$17,500
Fort Myers Community Church IncFort Myers, FLOperations$16,500
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NCOperations$15,000
Community Cooperative MinistriesFort Myers, FLOperations$10,000
Hope HospiceFort Myers, FLOperations$10,000
Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYOperations$10,000
ReliantOrlando, FLOperations$8,000
Project Dentists CareFort Myers, FLOperations$7,500
Salvation ArmyFort Myers, FLOperations$7,500
The Breeze ChurchN Fort Myers, FLOperations$6,000
Artfest Fort Myers IncFort Myers, FLOperations$5,000
Ctn10Punta Gorda, FLOperations$5,000
Desire Street MinistriesBrandon, FLOperations$5,000
Echo IncNorth Fort Myers, FLOperations$5,000
Fort Myers Christian SchoolFort Myers, FLOperations$5,000
LarcFort Myers, FLOperations$5,000
Sidney & Berne Davis Art CenterFort Myers, FLOperations$5,000
The Heights FoundationFort Myers, FLOperations$5,000
Thomas Edison & Henry Ford Winter Estates IncFort Myers, FLOperations$5,000
Tim Tebow FoundationJackonsvile, FLOperations$5,000
Valerie's HouseFort Myers, FLOperations$5,000
Fort Myers Rescue MissionFort Myers, FLOperations$3,500
Guadalupe Center IncImmokalee, FLOperations$3,500
Fort Myers Fire DepartmentFort Myers, FLOperations$3,000
Fort Myers Police DepartmentFort Myers, FLOperations$3,000
Harry Chapin Food BankFort Myers, FLOperations$3,000
Lee County EmsFort Myers, FLOperations$3,000
Lee County Sheriff DepartmentFort Myers, FLOperations$3,000
Path2freedom IncNaples, FLOperations$3,000
Southwest Fl Christian AcademyFort Myers, FLOperations$3,000
Around the Corner MinistriesHendersonville, NCOperations$2,500
City Church TallhasseeTallahassee, FLOperations$2,500
Crosspoint ChurchClemson, SCOperations$2,500
Gigi's PlayhouseFort Myers, FLOperations$2,500
K-LoveOmaha, NEOperations$2,500
Lifesong of OrphansGridley, ILOperations$2,500
RcmaImmokalee, FLOperations$2,500
Way FmFort Myers, FLOperations$2,500
Lifeline Family Center IncCape Coral, FLOperations$2,000
Light of the World MinistriesFort Myers, FLOperations$2,000
The New Beginning of Sw FloridaCape Coral, FLOperations$2,000
Blackville Cemetery Co IncBlackville, SCOperations$1,000

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidGrant lines
2025$248,00043
2024$273,00047
2023$278,50042
2022$289,50047

Sources

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