Saunders Foundation
Rochester, New York · EIN 161289330 · Private foundation
Saunders Foundation is a private foundation based in Rochester, New York. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $730K in grants paid and $4.3M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 207 individual grants from this funder — $9.7M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Saunders Foundation funds
Saunders Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, higher education, youth development.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Rochester value of donated stocks to UofR | Rochester, NY | $5.4M | 2024 |
| Saunders Museum value of donated stocks to Saunders Museum | Branchport, NY | $998K | 2024 |
| Noyes Foundation E MICHAEL SAUNDERS IMAGING CENTER - SECOND PAYMENT | Dansville, NY | $500K | 2019 |
How to apply for funding from Saunders Foundation
Saunders Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.
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Frequently asked questions about Saunders Foundation
- Does Saunders Foundation accept grant applications?
- Saunders Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Saunders Foundation fund?
- Saunders Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include University of Rochester, Saunders Museum, Noyes Foundation. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Saunders Foundation give in grants?
- Saunders Foundation reported $730K in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $9.7M over 207 grants.
- Where is Saunders Foundation located?
- Saunders Foundation is based in Rochester, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 161289330.
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