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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 20-3506500

MSC Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Sarasota, FL. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 38 grants and $52,000 paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Jun 30, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $52,000

    Grants listed
    38
    Assets, end of year
    $70,760
  • Tax year 2023

    $153,000

    Grants listed
    77
    Assets, end of year
    $0
  • Tax year 2022

    $93,350

    Grants listed
    74
    Assets, end of year
    $58,937
  • Tax year 2021

    $142,820

    Grants listed
    62
    Assets, end of year
    $65,800
  • Tax year 2020

    $126,288

    Grants listed
    66
    Assets, end of year
    $99,499
  • Tax year 2019

    $109,625

    Grants listed
    85
    Assets, end of year
    $69,394
  • Tax year 2018

    $60,600

    Grants listed
    54
    Assets, end of year
    $68,904

Grants paid in 2024

38 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. American Gold Star Mothers IncWashington, DC

    Support charitable activities

    $2,000
  2. Boys and Girls Club of SarasotaSarasota, FL

    Support charitable activities

    $2,000
  3. Children First IncSarasota, FL

    Support charitable activities

    $2,000
  4. Epic Community Center IncEnglewood, FL

    Support charitable activities

    $2,000
  5. Feeding Empty Little Tummies IncPalmetto, FL

    Support charitable activities

    $2,000
  6. Guardian Angels of Southwest FloridaBradenton, FL

    Support charitable activities

    $2,000
  7. Hope Family Services IncBradenton, FL

    Support charitable activities

    $2,000
  8. Senior Friendship Centers IncSarasota, FL

    Support charitable activities

    $2,000
  9. Society of St Vincent de PaulBradenton, FL

    Support charitable activities

    $2,000
  10. SS Peter & Paul the ApostlesBradenton, FL

    Support charitable activities

    $2,000
  11. Hunger's End IncBradenton, FL

    Support charitable activities

    $2,000
  12. St David's Episcopal ChurchEnglewood, FL

    Support charitable activities

    $2,000
  13. United Methodist Church of Parrish IncParrish, FL

    Support charitable activities

    $2,000
  14. Journeys by Grace Global MissiBradenton, FL

    Support charitable activities

    $1,500
  15. My Breast Friends 941Bradenton, FL

    Support charitable activities

    $1,500
  16. Also Youth IncSarasota, FL

    Support charitable activities

    $1,000
  17. Beyond the SpectrumLakewood RCH, FL

    Support charitable activities

    $1,000
  18. Centerplace Health IncSarasota, FL

    Support charitable activities

    $1,000
  19. Charlotte Local Education FounPort Charlotte, FL

    Support charitable activities

    $1,000
  20. Englewood Alano Club IncEnglewood, FL

    Support charitable activities

    $1,000
  21. Forty Carrots Family CenterSarasota, FL

    Support charitable activities

    $1,000
  22. Gator Wilderness Camp SchoolPunta Gorda, FL

    Support charitable activities

    $1,000
  23. Girls Incorporated of SarasotaSarasota, FL

    Support charitable activities

    $1,000
  24. Jewish Family and Community Services of Southwest FloridaNaples, FL

    Support charitable activities

    $1,000
  25. Joshprovides Epilepsy AssistanSarasota, FL

    Support charitable activities

    $1,000
  26. On the Spot Aid IncVenice, FL

    Support charitable activities

    $1,000
  27. Operation Solid 7PT Charlotte, FL

    Support charitable activities

    $1,000
  28. Safe Children Coalition IncSarasota, FL

    Support charitable activities

    $1,000
  29. Sarasota Coalition on Substance AbuseSarasota, FL

    Support charitable activities

    $1,000
  30. School Attendance Support IncLongboat Key, FL

    Support charitable activities

    $1,000
  31. Second Heart Homes IncBradenton, FL

    Support charitable activities

    $1,000
  32. SRQ Vets IncSarasota, FL

    Support charitable activities

    $1,000
  33. Embracing Our Difference IncSarasota, FL

    Support charitable activities

    $1,000
  34. Foundation for Dreams IncBradenton, FL

    Support charitable activities

    $1,000
  35. Kaden's Cause IncPunta Gorda, FL

    Support charitable activities

    $1,000
  36. Sarasota Children's MuseumSarasota, FL

    Support charitable activities

    $1,000
  37. Sarasota Music Conservatory IncSarasota, FL

    Support charitable activities

    $1,000
  38. The Bavis FoundationAshburn, VA

    Support charitable activities

    $1,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Health4 grants $4,00017% of the total
  2. Arts and culture3 grants $3,00012% of the total
  3. Education2 grants $3,00012% of the total
  4. Veterans and military2 grants $3,00012% of the total
  5. Food and agriculture1 grant $2,0008% of the total
  6. Human services2 grants $2,0008% of the total
  7. 5 other causes6 grants $7,00029% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Florida35 grants $48,000
  2. District of Columbia1 grant $2,000
  3. Kentucky1 grant $1,000
  4. Virginia1 grant $1,000

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Michael SaundersPRESIDENT Hours 0Pay $0
  • Drayton SaundersVICE PRESIDENT & SECRETARY Hours 0Pay $0
  • Paula ReesVICE PRESIDENT Hours 0Pay $0

The return

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