The Sauer Family Foundation
St Paul, Minnesota · EIN 411859711 · Private foundation
Based in St Paul, Minnesota, The Sauer Family Foundation has awarded $43.2M across 455 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Fidelity Charitable Trust. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What The Sauer Family Foundation funds
The Sauer Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, education, health care, higher education, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, families, foster youth, indigenous, men boys, women girls.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Trust NONE | Cincinnati, OH | $9.0M | 2024 |
| V3 Sports NONE | Minneapolis, MN | $3.0M | 2023 |
| Wallin Education Partners NONE | Saint Paul, MN | $528K | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from The Sauer Family Foundation
From The Sauer Family Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at sauerff.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The Sauer Family Foundation
- Does The Sauer Family Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — The Sauer Family Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does The Sauer Family Foundation fund?
- The Sauer Family Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Fidelity Charitable Trust, V3 Sports, Wallin Education Partners. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Sauer Family Foundation give in grants?
- The Sauer Family Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $13.9M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $43.2M over 455 grants.
- Where is The Sauer Family Foundation located?
- The Sauer Family Foundation is based in St Paul, Minnesota. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 411859711.
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