The Sauer Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 93-4669540 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
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
85% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleventh Hour Rescue | Flanders, NJ | To save the lives of innocent dogs and cats on death row. | $25,000 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | To fight heart disease and stroke and help families and communities thrive. | $20,000 |
| Center for Missing Exploited Childr | Alexandria, VA | To safeguard the security and well-being of society's most vulnerable members: our children. | $20,000 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | Shelter, feed and provide comfort to people affected by disasters; supply blood; teach skills that save lives; distribute international… | $20,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | New York, NY | Prevent and cure breast cancer by advancing the worlds most promising research. | $20,000 |
| Kingston Animal Shelter | Kingston, MA | To enhance, educate, and promote animal safety and welfare within the community through compassion, respect, and kindness. | $10,000 |
| Fourth Church Day School | Chicago, IL | To encourage life-long learning by respecting and educating the whole child. | $3,000 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($30,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $148,000 | 10 |
| 2023 | Unknown | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jun 2, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202531539349100118
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 93-4669540
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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