The Sayers Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlySaint Louis, Missouri · EIN 80-0398758 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
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
54% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable Fund | San Francisco, CA | Donating to T-E public charities | $149,559 |
| Educational Freedom Institute | Phoenix, AZ | Research & support school choice | $25,000 |
| Maren Fund | Saint Louis, MO | Ed. program for downs syndrome | $25,000 |
| Greater St Louis Inc Foundation | St Louis, MO | Advance economic growth | $25,000 |
| United Jewish Appeal | New York, NY | Care for jews & fight anti-semitism | $15,000 |
| American Federation for Children | Washington, DC | Academic impr thru educ choice | $10,000 |
| Club for Growth Foundation | Washington, DC | Creating economic prosperity | $10,000 |
| College Bound | Saint Louis, MO | College funds for impoverished | $10,000 |
| Friends of Kids With Cancer | Saint Louis, MO | Cancer care & treatment | $10,000 |
| United Way Greater St Louis | Saint Louis, MO | Support & training for the disabled | $10,000 |
| Vail Health Foundation | Vail, CO | Cancer care and treatment | $10,000 |
| Alzheimers Related Disorders Inc | Chicago, IL | Alzheimers research for a cure | $10,000 |
| 4522 Club | Saint Louis, MO | Addiction treatment & recovery | $5,000 |
| American Enterprise Institute | Washington, DC | Relief from govt. burdens | $5,000 |
| Backstoppers Inc | Saint Louis, MO | Support fam of fallen 1st responders | $5,000 |
| Competitive Enterprise Institute | Washington, DC | Relief from govt. burdens | $5,000 |
| George Mason Univ Foundation | Fairfax, VA | Relief from govt. burdens | $5,000 |
| Heritage Foundation | Washington, DC | Relief from govt. burdens | $5,000 |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA | Advancing economic opportunity | $5,000 |
| Humane Society of Missouri | St Louis, MO | Animal rescue and adoption | $5,000 |
| St Louis Police Foundation | Saint Louis, MO | First responder support services | $5,000 |
| American Parkinson Disease Assoc | Chesterfield, MO | Parkinson disease research | $5,000 |
The return also lists 8 grants to individuals ($160,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $519,559 | 30 |
| 2023 | $520,688 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543189349100434
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 80-0398758
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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