Sander Foundation
Historical FunderStowe, Vermont · EIN 20-2007940 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $55,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2023):
| Contact | DEBORAH DRINKWATER |
|---|---|
| Address | 105 DEPOT STREET 415, STOWE VT 05672 |
| Phone | 8027300246 |
| DEB@THESANDERFOUNDATION.ORG | |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN REQUESTS SHOULD INCLUDE ORGANIZATION'S OBJECTIVES, SPECIFICS ABOUT HOW FUNDS WILL BE SPENT, COPY OF LATEST IRS FILING, TOTAL COMPENSATION PAID TO TOP TEN INDIVIDUALS FOR THE PAST TWO YEARS. |
| Deadlines | REQUESTS ARE REVIEWED AND CONSIDERED ON AN APPROXIMATE SEMI-ANNUAL BASIS. |
| Restrictions | REQUESTING ORGANIZATIONS SHOULD HAVE THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF ASSISTING CHALLENGED CHILDREN OR THE PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF OUR NATURAL WORLD. |
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.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Vermont.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Cincinnati, OH | Donor advised fund program | $1,847,013 |
| Kvc Missouri | Kansas City, MO | Provide healthcare, social services and education to children and their families | $55,000 |
| Helpusadoptorg | New York, NY | Support for adopting parentssupport for adopting parents | $10,000 |
| Lift for Life Gym | Saint Louis, MO | Support for youth development programs | $5,000 |
| Franklin & Marshall College | Lancaster, PA | Support a private liberal arts college | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,922,013 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Sep 10, 2024 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202412549349100031
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-2007940
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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