The Saunders Foundation
Historical FunderTampa, Florida · EIN 59-6152326 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Kathleeen Belmonte |
|---|---|
| Address | PO Box 10477, Tampa FL 33679 |
| Phone | 8132290804 |
| Form and materials | Submitted on forms provided by The Saunders Foundation. |
| Deadlines | Applications accepted at any time |
| Restrictions | Grants approved primarily for the Tampa Bay geographic area. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
5% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Museum of Science and Industry | Tampa, FL | For Digital Dome Theatre project. | $200,000 |
| Judeo Christian Health Clinic Inc | Tampa, FL | For Referral Specialist position. | $25,000 |
| Seniors in Service of Tampa Bay Inc | Tampa, FL | For the Foster Grandparent program. | $15,000 |
| Eckerd College | St Petersburg, FL | For the O'Brien Off Annual scholarship. | $15,000 |
| Children's Home Network | Tampa, FL | For CARES program - campus activities, recreation, and education services. | $15,000 |
| More Health Inc | Tampa, FL | For nutritional continuum for Hillsborough Co. program. | $15,000 |
| Tampa Metroplitan Area YMCA Inc | Tampa, FL | For YMCA Reads program. | $12,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Hillsboroug | Tampa, FL | To enable local residents to build safely. | $10,000 |
| Great Exploration Childrens Museum | St Petersburg, FL | For school and community outreach STEAM programs. | $10,000 |
| Stageworks Inc | Tampa, FL | For camera shoot and documentary of When the Righteous Triumph. | $10,000 |
| Cornerstone Family Ministries Inc | Tampa, FL | For Rosa Valdez Early Childhood and Lab. | $10,000 |
| Biltmore Relief Fund for WNC | Asheville, NC | Disaster Relief Fund for Western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene. Grant Restricted towards Recovery Efforts. Expenditure… | $6,000 |
| Metropolitan Ministries | Tampa, FL | For children's holiday needs. | $5,000 |
| Salvation ArmyTampa Area Command | Tampa, FL | For children's holiday needs. | $5,000 |
| Jobsite Theatre | Tampa, FL | For operations. | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation of Tampa Bay I | Tampa, FL | For Tampa Bay Rapid Response fund and 1 to 1 match. | $5,000 |
| Early Learning Coalition of Hillsbo | Tampa, FL | To sustain efforts in providing books & educational materials to families at no cost when participating in Day of Play. | $5,000 |
The return also lists 5 grants to individuals ($102,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $470,000 | 22 |
| 2023 | $677,000 | 21 |
| 2022 | $681,200 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513189349102926
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 59-6152326
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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