The Saunders Foundation
Historical FunderHartford, Connecticut · EIN 06-6284362 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,250 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | COLEMAN H CASEY TRUSTEE |
|---|---|
| Address | C/O SHIPMAN GOODWIN LLP 1 CONSTI, HARTFORD CT 061031919 |
| Phone | 8602515000 |
| Form and materials | BY WRITTEN REQUEST |
| Deadlines | Applications considered on a rolling basis in the order received |
| Restrictions | Only organizations described in section 501 (c)(3) of IRS code and qualifying as public charities under sec. 509(a) are eligible for grants. |
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
14% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lasell University | Newton, MA | Annual gift | $75,000 |
| Wadsworth Antheneum Museum of Art | Hartford, CT | Annual gift | $65,000 |
| Hartford Symphony Orchestra | Hartford, CT | Annual gift | $33,500 |
| Concora | New Britain, CT | Annual gift | $15,000 |
| New Britain Museum of American Art | New Britain, CT | New exhibition of work by | $10,000 |
| Musical Masterworks | Old Lyme, CT | Annual gift | $10,000 |
| The Mark Twain House & Museum | Hartford, CT | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Real Art Ways | Hartford, CT | Annual gift | $5,000 |
| Bushnell Center for Performing Arts | Hartford, CT | Annual gift | $5,000 |
| Parma Music Festival | North Hampton, NH | Annual gift | $3,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Southern New England | New Haven, CT | Annual gift | $1,250 |
| Hartford Hospital | Hartford, CT | Annual gift | $1,250 |
| Hartford Public Library | Hartford, CT | Annual gift | $1,250 |
| Interval House | Hartford, CT | Annual gift | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $235,750 | 14 |
| 2023 | $212,750 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542609349100604
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-6284362
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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