Saunders Foundation
Invitation OnlyRochester, New York · EIN 16-1289330 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$6.8M
Organizations funded31
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$7.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
6% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Rochester | Rochester, NY | value of donated stocks to UofR | $5,356,057 |
| Saunders Museum | Branchport, NY | value of donated stocks to Saunders Museum | $997,611 |
| Hope Hall School | Rochester, NY | program funding-Dolce Method | $55,000 |
| St John Fisher College | Rochester, NY | White Coat Scholarship-School of Pharmacy | $50,000 |
| Education Success Foundation | Rochester, NY | annual program funding | $50,000 |
| Saranac Lake Civic Center | Saranac Lake, NY | roof recondition | $50,000 |
| The Healing Connection Residential Trtmt | Rochester, NY | startup cash flow and building costs | $50,000 |
| Bivona Child Advocacy Center | Rochester, NY | program funding | $10,000 |
| United Way of Greater Rochester | Rochester, NY | annual giving-direct to Livingston County | $10,000 |
| Nativity Preparatory Academy of Rochester | Rochester, NY | fund continuation of academic programs | $10,000 |
| monroe community college foundation | Rochester, NY | STAR Power Scholarship annual | $10,000 |
| Kiwanis Club of York-Leicester Foundation | Avon, NY | program funding | $10,000 |
| Youth for Christ | Rochester, NY | program funding | $10,000 |
| monroe community college foundation | Rochester, NY | annual fund | $10,000 |
| Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester | Rochester, NY | program funding | $10,000 |
| Girls on the Run of Greater Rochester | Victor, NY | program funding | $10,000 |
| Adirondack Health Foundation | Saranac Lake, NY | Cornerstone Campaign medication room | $10,000 |
| Town of Ossian Historical Society | Dansville, NY | rebuild & repair historical Ossian School House | $10,000 |
| Genesee Country Village & Museum | Mumford, NY | program funding | $5,000 |
| Avon Central Schools | Avon, NY | program funding for The "Closet" | $5,000 |
| Our Lady of Mercy School | Rochester, NY | program funding | $5,000 |
| McQuaid Jesuit | Rochester, NY | program funding | $5,000 |
| Friends of Livonia | Livonia, NY | new Livonia Bulldog Mascot suit | $3,000 |
| Rett Syndrome Research Trust | Trumbul, CT | Hope Sponsor NY Fall Festival 2024 | $2,500 |
| Al Sigl Community of Agencies | Rochester, NY | Just One Campaign annual | $2,500 |
| Town of Ossian Historical Society | Dansville, NY | rebuild historical Ossian School House | $1,500 |
| Rochester Museum & Science Center | Rochester, NY | for Cumming Nature Center | $1,000 |
| Five Rivers Council--BSA | Elmira, NY | annual giving-Dansville Troop in ThunderBird District of Five Rivers Council | $1,000 |
| American Legion Post 87 | Dansville, NY | Project Christmas annual | $500 |
| Footin' It For Family | Cohocton, NY | program sponsor | $200 |
| American Cancer Society | Atlanta, GA | program funding-breast cancer walk Sheri L | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,751,068 | 31 |
| 2023 | $1,383,750 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533169349103453
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 16-1289330
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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