The Sanders Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyBirmingham, Alabama · EIN 27-4292119 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$280K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$7.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $12,000 and $25,000.
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
26% of grants went outside Alabama.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Oak Ranch | Gadsden, AL | Operating funds | $40,000 |
| Hica Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama Scholarship Fund | Birmingham, AL | Scholarships | $30,000 |
| Alabama Aerospace and Aviation | Bessemer, AL | Scholarships | $25,000 |
| University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL | Rance M. sanders endowed scholarship | $25,000 |
| Birmingham School of Law Foundation | Birmingham, AL | Scholarships | $22,000 |
| Food for Thought Outreach | Santa Rosa, FL | Operating funds | $20,000 |
| Gardere Community Christian School | Baton Rouge, LA | Scholarships | $20,000 |
| Restoration Academy | Fairfield, AL | General scholarship fund | $20,000 |
| South Walton Academy | Santa Rosa, FL | Scholarships | $20,000 |
| Westonwood Ranch | Freeport, FL | Operating funds | $20,000 |
| Better Basics | Birmingham, AL | Literacy intervention & enrichment programs | $15,000 |
| Glenwood Schools of Alabama | Birmingham, AL | Scholarships | $12,000 |
| Oneonta Foundation for Educational Resources | Oneonta, AL | Technology in schools | $5,000 |
| Oneonta Public Library | Oneonta, AL | Operating funds | $3,000 |
| Tom Bell Memorial High School Golf Classic Tournament | Oneonta, AL | General support of programs | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $280,000 | 15 |
| 2024 | $230,100 | 15 |
| 2023 | $216,500 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601319349104150
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-4292119
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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