Sanders Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWest Linn, Oregon · EIN 20-5679987 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.7M
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$35,000
Total assets$38.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $30,000 and $115,000.
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
50% of grants went outside Oregon.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon State Univ Fnd | Corvallis, OR | Valley football center enhancement | $750,000 |
| Univ of Oregon Foundation | Eugene, OR | Athletic department fund | $500,000 |
| Seton Catholic High Sch | Vancouver, WA | Tuition assistance | $115,000 |
| St Thomas More School | Spokane, WA | Tuition assistance | $80,000 |
| Eastside Catholic School | Sammamish, WA | Restricted-Teacher salaries | $80,000 |
| Medical Teams Int'l | Portland, OR | Unrestricted general fund | $35,000 |
| Salvation Army | Vancouver, WA | Unrestricted general fund | $30,000 |
| Partners in Health | Frederick, MD | Unrestricted general fund | $30,000 |
| Fanconi Anemia Research | Eugene, OR | Unrestricted general fund | $30,000 |
| Albertina Kerr | Portland, OR | Unrestricted general fund | $15,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,665,000 | 10 |
| 2024 | $1,665,000 | 10 |
| 2023 | $1,755,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611479349101206
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-5679987
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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