Sawyer Foundation Charitable Tr
Invitation OnlySafety Harbor, Florida · EIN 85-6488444 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$528K
Organizations funded32
Typical grant$500
Total assets$60K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,500.
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
87% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Messiah University | Mechanicsburg, PA | Global education | $200,000 |
| Loud Monk Media | Clearwater, FL | Educational video production | $164,522 |
| Disciple Support Ministries | Pinellas Park, FL | Missionary support | $100,000 |
| Matt Arnett | Rockwall, TX | Global health education | $15,000 |
| Poetice | Covington, LA | Missionary support | $15,000 |
| Saint Josephs College of Maine | Standish, ME | Global education | $12,000 |
| Ethiopia Act | Nashville, TN | Disaster relief | $6,750 |
| The Filter Project | Cordova, TN | Provide clean drinking water | $2,000 |
| Kingdom Ventures International | Shelby, AL | Missionary support | $1,500 |
| Unto | Orlando, FL | Disaster relief | $1,105 |
| The Waterbearers | Manhattan Beach, CA | Provide clean drinking water | $1,000 |
| The Bucket Ministry | Fate, TX | Provide clean drinking water | $750 |
| Always Mercy | Maryville, TN | Disaster relief | $500 |
| Ancora Ministeries | Kyle, TX | Provide clean drinking water | $500 |
| Foundations of Hope International | Trussville, AL | Missionary support | $500 |
| Go Build Love | Stuart, FL | Provide clean drinking water | $500 |
| Texans on Mission | East Greenville, PA | Provide clean drinking water | $500 |
| Hope4burundi | Round Rock, TX | Provide clean drinking water | $500 |
| Impact Nations | Rio Rancho, NM | Disaster relief | $500 |
| Pure Water for Africa | Pittsford, NY | Provide clean drinking water | $500 |
| Ripplaffect | Grand Rapids, MI | Provide clean drinking water | $500 |
| Ru4 People | Chestnut Mountain, GA | Provide clean drinking water | $500 |
| Second Chance Global | Knoxville, TN | Disaster relief | $500 |
| Texans on Mission | Dallas, TX | Disaster relief | $500 |
| Throwing Seeds | Jacksonville, TX | Missionary support | $500 |
| Veterans Without Orders | Parkville, MO | Disaster relief | $500 |
| Youth With a Mission | Kailua Kona, HI | Missionary support | $500 |
| Fox Bravo Overland | Cedar Park, TX | Disaster relief | $250 |
| H20 for All | Centennial, CO | Provide clean drinking water | $250 |
| Life Beyond Water Global Outreach | Stockbridge, GA | Provide clean drinking water | $250 |
| Sweetwater Outreach | Homewood, AL | Provide clean drinking water | $250 |
| Grounded Boots Relief | Hendersonville, NC | Disaster relief | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $528,327 | 32 |
| 2024 | $768,948 | 30 |
| 2023 | $1,218,344 | 17 |
| 2022 | $946,500 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612589349101256
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-6488444
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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