Lawrence A Sanders Foundation Inc J Daniel Brede Managing Director
Invitation OnlyBoca Raton, Florida · EIN 65-0270066 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$964K
Organizations funded57
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$23M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $15,000.
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
31% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boca Helping Hands | Boca Raton, FL | Unrestricted donations | $130,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | Unrestricted donations | $105,000 |
| Community Foundation of PB & Martin Counties | West Palm Beach, FL | Vocational Technical Fund, to assist with tuition for applicants who wish to attend trade school or technical school of any kind. | $50,000 |
| Salvation Army | Pembroke Pines, FL | Unrestricted donations | $45,000 |
| Literacy Coalition Palm Beach County | Boynton Beach, FL | Unrestricted donations | $40,000 |
| First Book | Washington, DC | Unrestricted donations | $30,000 |
| Martin County Council for the Arts | Stuart, FL | Unrestricted donations | $30,000 |
| Reading is Fundamental | Washington, DC | Unrestricted donations | $30,000 |
| American Red Cross | Sunrise, FL | Unrestricted donations | $25,000 |
| FAU Foundation Inc | Boca Raton, FL | Unrestricted donations | $25,000 |
| Our Father's House | Pompano Beach, FL | Unrestricted donations | $20,000 |
| St Joan of Arc Care Ministries | Boca Raton, FL | Unrestricted donations | $20,000 |
| Adopt-A-Family of Palm Beach | Lake Worth, FL | Unrestricted donations | $15,000 |
| CROS Ministries | Lake Worth, FL | Unrestricted donations | $15,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services | Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted donations | $15,000 |
| Fisher House Foundation | Rockville, MD | Unrestricted donations | $15,000 |
| LIFE NET 4 Families Coop Feeding Program | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Unrestricted donations | $15,000 |
| Matthew25 Ministries Network for Good | Blue Ash, OH | Unrestricted donations | $15,000 |
| Palm Beach Drama Works | West Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted donations | $15,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | Boone, NC | Unrestricted donations | $15,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers | Staten Island, NY | Unrestricted donations | $15,000 |
| Wounded Warriors Family Support | Omaha, NE | Unrestricted donations | $15,000 |
| 4 KIDS of South Florida | North Lauderdale, FL | Unrestricted donations | $10,000 |
| Better Basics | South Birmingham, AL | Unrestricted donations | $10,000 |
| BoysGirls Club of Broward County | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Unrestricted donations | $10,000 |
| BoysGirls Club of Palm Beach County | West Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted donations | $10,000 |
| Center for Family Svc of Palm Beach County | West Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted donations | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation of Broward County | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Split between two funds - $5,000 to Sanders Creative Writing Scholarship Fund and $5,000 to Sanders Fund to Promote Literacy | $10,000 |
| Convoy of Hope | Kansas City, MO | Unrestricted donations | $10,000 |
| Farmworker Coordinating Council of PB | Lake Worth, FL | Unrestricted donations | $10,000 |
| Kiwanis Club of West Palm Beach Foundation | West Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted donations | $10,000 |
| Reach Out and Read | Boston, MA | Unrestricted donations | $10,000 |
| Ruth Rales Jewish Family Center | Boca Raton, FL | Unrestricted donations | $10,000 |
| St Jude Childrens' Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Contribution toward building fund | $10,000 |
| The Lord's Place | West Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted donations | $10,000 |
| United Way Broward County | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Unrestricted donations | $10,000 |
| United Way Martin County | Stuart, FL | Unrestricted donations | $10,000 |
| United Way Miami | Miami, FL | Unrestricted donations | $10,000 |
| United Way Palm Beach County | West Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted donations | $10,000 |
| YMCA Palm Beaches | West Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted donations | $10,000 |
| YMCA South Palm Beach County | Boca Raton, FL | Unrestricted donations | $10,000 |
| YMCA Treasure Coast | Stuart, FL | Unrestricted donations | $10,000 |
| Girl Scouts of America | Lake Worth, FL | Unrestricted donations | $7,500 |
| Florence Fuller Child Development Center | Boca Raton, FL | Unrestricted donations | $5,150 |
| Ann Storck Center Inc | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Unrestricted donations | $5,000 |
| ARC Martin County | Stuart, FL | Unrestricted donations | $5,000 |
| Education Foundation of PB County | West Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted donations | $5,000 |
| Fisher Center for Alzeimer's Research | New York, NY | Unrestricted donations | $5,000 |
| Jesus House of Hope Inc | Stuart, FL | Unrestricted donations | $5,000 |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Parkland, FL | Unrestricted donations | $5,000 |
| Naples Botanical Gardens | Naples, FL | Unrestricted donations | $5,000 |
| Project Medishare - Haiti | Miami, FL | Unrestricted donations | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation of PB & Martin Counties | West Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted donations | $3,500 |
| Forever Young Veterans | Collierville, TN | Unrestricted donations | $2,500 |
| Charity Navigator | Bellmawr, NJ | Unrestricted donations | $2,000 |
| St JosephCapuchin Soup Kitchen | Detroit, MI | Unrestricted donations | $2,000 |
| Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse | Houston, TX | Unrestricted donations | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $963,650 | 57 |
| 2024 | $923,500 | 63 |
| 2023 | $837,525 | 63 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630659349100913
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 65-0270066
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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