Saunders Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 76-0574880 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$363K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$2,833
Total assets$8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $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
22% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Ed | Houston, TX | Education | $241,000 |
| Chi Omega Foudnaton | Memphis, TN | Education | $27,000 |
| Christ the King Church | Houston, TX | Religious | $20,000 |
| Prager University | Sherman Oaks, CA | Education | $15,000 |
| Alzheimers Association Houston Chap | Houston, TX | Medical | $10,000 |
| Pine Cove | Tyler, TX | Religious | $10,000 |
| Young Life | Colorado Springs, CO | Religious | $10,000 |
| Hospice Austin | Austin, TX | Medical | $8,500 |
| Texas Childrens Hospital | Houston, TX | Medical | $5,100 |
| Cody Stephens Go Big Or Go Home | Houston, TX | Medical | $5,000 |
| North Shore Rotary Foundation | Houston, TX | Philanthropy | $3,000 |
| Womens Storybook Project of Texas | Austin, TX | Humanitarian aid | $2,833 |
| Houston Alumnae Panhellenic Foundat | Houston, TX | Education | $2,000 |
| Colel Chabad | Brooklyn, NY | Humanitarian aid | $1,000 |
| First Global Methodist Church | Mission, TX | Religious | $1,000 |
| Lighthouse of Houston | Houston, TX | Health care | $1,000 |
| Charm Prison Ministry | Hosuton, TX | Religious | $500 |
| Halo House Foundation | Houston, TX | Medical | $100 |
| Hht Foundation International | Monkton, MD | Medical | $100 |
| Hilltop Adventures | Houston, TX | Religious | $100 |
| Second Baptist Church | Houston, TX | Religious | $100 |
| St Martin's Episcopal Church | Houston, TX | Relgious | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $363,433 | 22 |
| 2023 | $361,800 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349103765
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 76-0574880
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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