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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 31-6653312

Sanders Foundation

A private foundation in Bethesda, MD. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 71 grants and $419,442 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Oct 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

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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

    $419,442

    Grants listed
    71
    Assets, end of year
    $5,376,364

  • Tax year 2023

    $351,424

    Grants listed
    77
    Assets, end of year
    $4,118,588

  • Tax year 2022

    $351,512

    Grants listed
    72
    Assets, end of year
    $4,239,671

  • Tax year 2021

    $317,258

    Grants listed
    67
    Assets, end of year
    $3,289,159

  • Tax year 2020

    $265,594

    Grants listed
    58
    Assets, end of year
    $4,664,950

  • Tax year 2019

    $243,502

    Grants listed
    57
    Assets, end of year
    $4,436,382

  • Tax year 2018

    $211,722

    Grants listed
    52
    Assets, end of year
    $4,143,103

Grants paid in 2024

71 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Manna Food CenterGaithersburg, MD

    Provide nutritious foods to people in need

    $26,000
  2. Jewish Society Service AgencyRockville, MD

    Support holocaust survivor program

    $17,881
  3. World Central KitchenWashington, DC

    First to the frontlines, providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. We build resilient food systems with locally led solutions

    $13,500
  4. Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society - HiasSilver Spring, MD

    Provides humanitarian aid and assistance to refugees.

    $11,000
  5. Sibley FoundationWashington, DC

    Provide technology, education, patient care and research for the best care of the community

    $11,000
  6. A Wider Circle Center for Community ServiceSilver Spring, MD

    Provide food and shelter to needy families and provide job training to adults

    $10,000
  7. Adl Anti Defamation LeagueNew York, NY

    Adl is the worlds leading expert on antisemitism and is on the front lines, shining a light on all forms of antisemitism and empowering individuals and communities with tools to address this age-old hate

    $10,000
  8. Amfriends of Nir-Oz IsraelRockville, MD

    Program aims to provide tangible support to the kibbutz, which was devastated by the attacks

    $10,000
  9. Homes for Our Troops-HoftTauton, MA

    Help build and donate specially adapted custom homes for injured post 9/11 veterans.

    $10,000
  10. Jesuit Refugee Service USAWashington, DC

    Support and advocate on behalf of refugees.

    $9,000
  11. Project ZawadiSaint Paul, MN

    Provide educational opportunities to the neediest students in tanzania

    $9,000
  12. Congregation Beth ElBethesda, MD

    Support junior congregation hanukkah wish list

    $8,926
  13. BCCHS Educational FoundationChevy Chase, MD

    Is to fund high-need, high-impact academic programs that drive student success across our entire school

    $8,000
  14. Bethesda CaresBethesda, MD

    Support programs to help the poor and homeless in the bethesda area

    $8,000
  15. Camp NewaygoNewaygo, MI

    Support send a kid to camp scholarships to provide opportunities for kids to attend camp newaygo

    $7,500
  16. Greater DC Diaper BankSilver Spring, MD

    Provides essential items for women and babies.

    $7,500
  17. SomeWashington, DC

    Provide care to homeless and poor people

    $7,500
  18. Washington Jesuit AcademyWashington, DC

    Support programs to close the achievement gap of low income communities

    $7,500
  19. Community Foundation of Northern VaOakton, VA

    Support organizations serving the northern va community in child and youth development, education,health, poverty relief.

    $7,000
  20. Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteBrookline, MA

    Support breast cancer research fund

    $7,000
  21. Endless OpportunitiesGrand Rapids, MI

    Delivers mentoring experiences to engage, educate and empower young people

    $7,000
  22. I Support the GirlsorgWheaton, MD

    Supports girls and women expereincing homelessness

    $7,000
  23. Jewish National FundRockville Ctr, NY

    Support programs that enhance the quality of life of israeli residents through innovative agriculture techniques and education.

    $7,000
  24. The Children's Inn at NIHBethesda, MD

    Provide housing to children and families while participate in medical treatment

    $7,000
  25. United Jewish CommunitiesNew York, NY

    Funds support such diverse causes as the resettlement of jewish refugees in israel, care for elderly jews in the united states, formal and informal jewish education,

    $7,000
  26. The Foundation for the Jewish Historical MuseumPort Washington, NY

    Support the preservation efforts of the jewish heritage.

    $6,355
  27. Inova Health FoundationFalls Church, VA

    Support inova's mission of providing excellence in patient care, education and research

    $6,000
  28. Kliptown Youth ProgramSouth Africa

    Community based educational organisation that provides holistic support and opportunities to the people of kliptown and surrounding communities

    $6,000
  29. Van Andel InstituteGrand Rapids, MI

    Support parkinson's disease research

    $6,000
  30. Recovery on Water-RowChicago, IL

    Rowing program to provide support for survivors of breast cancer through excercise and the sport of rowing.

    $5,600
  31. Community Legal ServicesPhiladelphia, PA

    Provide free civil legal assistance to low income philadelphians

    $5,500
  32. Jewish Theatre Grand RapidsGrand Rapids, MI

    Support quality theatrical productions

    $5,400
  33. STWS Stichting Winterswijkse SynagogeNetherlands

    The foundation is dedicated to the preservation and maintenance of the synagogue complex in winterswijk,

    $5,280
  34. Boston UniversityBoston, MA

    Support education

    $5,000
  35. Folds of HonorOwasso, OK

    Provide educational schlorships for children and spouses of fallen military personnel.

    $5,000
  36. GRRC Rowing ClubComstock Park, MI

    Proving quality programming for the greater grand rapids community. We use these funds to purchase and maintain equipment, expand our programming for adults and juniors, maintain our boathouse and dock, and provide scholarship resources to student rowers

    $5,000
  37. Operation HomefrontSan Antonio, TX

    Builds strong, stable, and secure military families so they can thrive, not simply struggle to get by, in the communities - our communities - they have worked so hard to protect

    $5,000
  38. Philadelphia FightPhiladelphia, PA

    Is committed to keeping all of our patients safe during the pandemic.

    $5,000
  39. Planned ParenthoodNew York, NY

    To protect and advance access to reproductive health care for all

    $5,000
  40. Puppies Behind BarsNew York, NY

    Support dog tags program for wounded war veterans

    $5,000
  41. RiseNew York, NY

    Support programs that provide high-quality educational resources to inner city students in washington D.C

    $5,000
  42. Safe Harbor of Chester CountyWest Chester, PA

    Provides housing, food and access to support services for homeless men and women.

    $5,000
  43. Team RubiconLos Angeles, CA

    Provides relief to communities affected by natural disasters and humanitarian crises

    $5,000
  44. Bridges to IndependenceArlington, VA

    Supports homeless individuals and families and leads them to stable and independent futures.

    $4,500
  45. Edututor of VirginiaMcLean, VA

    Students receive targeted, consistent support in the core academic areas of reading and math, and our diverse tutors receive a positive introduction to the teaching profession

    $4,000
  46. Lorton Community Action CenterLorton, VA

    Support families in need of food and other items.

    $4,000
  47. Operation Renewed Hope FoundationAlexandria, VA

    Support to end veteran homelessness

    $4,000
  48. Suburban Hospital FoundationBethesda, MD

    Support patient care at suburban hospital

    $4,000
  49. Wabun Foundation Red CanoeNew Canaan, CT

    Camp wabun tradition of experiential and structured learning by paddling the waterways of northern canada by canoe and fostering the self-discovery inherent in such travel

    $4,000
  50. Youth Journalism InternationalAuburn, ME

    Provide a free education for young people in any country who are interested in journalism, current events and getting to know their peers across the globe

    $3,500
  51. ACLU FoundationWashington, DC

    To protect and advance civil liberties and civil rights by using the tools of public education, political advocacy, organizing, and litigation

    $3,000
  52. Cvim - Volunteers in MedicineWest Chester, PA

    To provide healthcare, hope and healing to local uninsured working adults and their children

    $3,000
  53. Cystic Fibrosis FoundationBethesda, MD

    Support research for a cure and control of cystic fibrosis

    $3,000
  54. Grand Rapids Eagles Disabled Sports TeamGrand Rapids, MI

    To provide competitive opportunities for individuals with disabilities

    $3,000
  55. GW Medical Faculty AssociatesWashington, DC

    Offers a variety of medical services to the community in washington DC

    $3,000
  56. Little Falls VillageBethesda, MD

    Support seniors enjoy their independence at home

    $3,000
  57. Lungevity FoundationChicago, IL

    To support groundbreaking research into early detection and new therapies that fight lung cancer

    $3,000
  58. MCPS Educational FoundationRockville, MD

    Provide school supplies to children impacted by poverty

    $3,000
  59. Northwestern Hillel Gift FundEvanston, IL

    Support jewish culture on campus

    $3,000
  60. Paws for Purple HeartsRohnert Part, CA

    Facilitate the therapy of training dogs for veterans

    $3,000
  61. Pinemere CampWynnewood, PA

    Creates a safe space for children, where they can leave behind the hectic pace, pressure, and technology of "the real world and just be kids

    $3,000
  62. Stony Brook FoundationStony Brook, NY

    Support progarm that provides merit and need based student scholarships and fellowship support.

    $3,000
  63. USO - Metro - Turkeys for TroopsWashington, DC

    Provides local military families holiday meal baskets in a festival environment

    $3,000
  64. DC Central KitchenWashington, DC

    Mission is to use food as a tool to stregthen bodies, empower minds & build communities

    $2,500
  65. Brandywine Valley SPCAWashington, DC

    Exists to end animal suffering and to involve the entire community in the welfare and well-being of animals

    $2,000
  66. CCCT Capital Crescent TrailBethesda, MD

    The organization that supports thecapital crescent trail (cct),a popular paved multi-use trail for biking and walking in the D.C. Metropolitan area

    $2,000
  67. Honor Flight NetworkArlington, VA

    Supports military veterans.

    $2,000
  68. Interfaith WorksRockville, MD

    Provide food and shelters to low income families

    $2,000
  69. PhilabundancePhiladelphia, PA

    Help collect and distribute foods to people in need

    $2,000
  70. Creighton UniversityOmaha, NE

    Support education/global initiative

    $1,500
  71. Atlas Performing Arts CenterWashington, DC

    Provides spaces for artists to create music, theatre and dance to entertain and engage audiences in exploring the ideas and issues of our time

    $1,000

Where the money goes

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

  1. Human services6 grants $32,50022% of the total
  2. Education6 grants $28,50019% of the total
  3. International aid2 grants $20,50014% of the total
  4. Housing and shelter3 grants $13,5009% of the total
  5. Health2 grants $11,0007% of the total
  6. Medical research2 grants $8,0005% of the total
  7. 8 other causes9 grants $36,90024% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Maryland17 grants $133,807
  2. District of Columbia13 grants $75,500
  3. New York7 grants $43,355
  4. Michigan6 grants $33,900
  5. Virginia7 grants $31,500
  6. Pennsylvania6 grants $23,500
  7. Massachusetts3 grants $22,000
  8. Minnesota1 grant $9,000
  9. Illinois2 grants $8,600
  10. California2 grants $8,000

Officers, directors and trustees

7 people as filed

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

  • Filip S SandersTRUSTEE Hours 2Pay $0
  • Josephine E Sanders - LevieTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • Elkan D SandersTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • Hans G SandersTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • Paula D KalesTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • Sara E SandersDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Annelieske J SandersDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0

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