Saunders Family Charitable Fund
Historical FunderSan Francisco, California · EIN 68-0616611 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $50,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | HELEN BURROWS |
|---|---|
| Address | 765 MARKET STREET SUITE 24D, SAN FRANCISCO CA 94103 |
| Phone | 6508679385 |
| SAUNDERSHOMEOFFICE@GMAIL.COM | |
| Form and materials | SUBMIT APPLICATIONS IN WRITING TO ADDRESS ABOVE. |
| Deadlines | NO SPECIFIC DEADLINE. |
| Restrictions | RECIPIENTS MUST BE EXEMPT AS A PUBLIC CHARITY UNDER IRC 501(C)(3). PREFERENCE TO EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. |
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
57% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bay Education Fund | Oakland, CA | General support | $250,000 |
| Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation | Alexandria, VA | General support | $50,000 |
| Youth Alive | Oakland, CA | General support | $50,000 |
| The Basic Fund | Oakland, CA | Basic fund scholars program | $25,000 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | Education | $16,000 |
| Evanston Township High School Educational Foundation | Evanston, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| Maui Preparatory Academy | Lahaina, HI | General support | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $406,000 | 7 |
| 2024 | $402,148 | 11 |
| 2023 | $545,923 | 10 |
| 2022 | $493,967 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 25, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602379349100805
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 68-0616611
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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