Sanborn Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyHobe Sound, Florida · EIN 36-4262020 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
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
41% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Jesuit Academy | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Loblolly Foundation | Hobe Sound, FL | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Barnstable Land Trust | West Barnstable, MA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Hobe Sound Community Chest | Hobe Sound, FL | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Everglades Foundation | Palmetto Bay, FL | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Josephinum Academy | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Education Fndtn Martin County | Stuart, FL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club Martin City | Stuart, FL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Indian River State College | Fort Pierce, FL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Maltz Theater | Jupiter, FL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Martin County Pal | Palm City, FL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Project Lift | Hilliard, OH | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Treasure Coast Wildlife Center | Palm City, FL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| St Pius Church and School | Jacksonville, FL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Manhattan Institute | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Library of Martin County | Hobe Sound, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Jupiter Medical Center | Jupiter, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Hyannis Yacht Club Foundation | Hyannis, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Solace Friends | Madison, WI | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Cape Cod YMCA | West Barnstable, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Saint Christopher Church | Hobe Sound, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Furry Friends | Jupiter, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Hobe Sound Nature Center | Hobe Sound, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Norton Museum | West Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Lyric Theater | Stuart, FL | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Barnstable Comedy Club | Barnstable, MA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Cape Art Center | Barnstable, MA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Sturgis Library | Barnstable, MA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
The return also lists 12 grants to individuals ($112,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $455,000 | 41 |
| 2024 | $412,000 | 28 |
| 2023 | $356,500 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611749349100531
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4262020
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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