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Private foundation · EIN 87-3569932

Saunders House Foundation

Philadelphia, PA

Saunders House Foundation is a private foundation based in Philadelphia, PA. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $1.49M in grants and contributions paid across 23 grants, with $31.4M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Philabundance, Philadelphia Foundation and Share Food Program.

How to request funding

Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2025

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
PhilabundancePhiladelphia, PAPrograms for Older Adults$100,000
Philadelphia FoundationPhiladelphia, PAEmergency Grant$100,000
Share Food ProgramPhiladelphia, PAGeneral Operating Support - Sfbp$100,000
Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery and Delaware CountiesKing of Prussia, PAOlder Adult Accessible Home Repair$90,000
Habitat for Humanity PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PAHome Repairs for Older Adults in West Philadelphia$90,000
Liberty Lutheran ServicesAmbler, PAWest Philadelphia Senior Community Center$90,000
Simpson House IncPhiladelphia, PASimpson House Skilled Nursing Care$90,000
Surrey Services for Seniors IncDevon, PASurrey Services Senior Community Centers Programs$90,000
Leadingage PaMechanicsburg, PAAdministrator in Training Grant Program$60,000
Rebuilding Together PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PAWest Philadelphia Repairs for Older Adults$60,000
Senior Community Services IncFolsom, PAGeneral Operating Support$60,000
Seniorlaw CenterPhiladelphia, PAGeneral Operating Support$60,000
ConnectedlyPhiladelphia, PAGeneral Operating Support$50,000
EldernetBryn Mawr, PAGeneral Operating Support$50,000
Montco Anti-Hunger NetworkLansdale, PAEmergency Grant$50,000
Murphy's Giving MarketUpper Darby, PAGeneral Operating Support$50,000
Pennsylvania HospitalPhiladelphia, PAFiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing$50,000
Rsvp VolunteersKing of Prussia, PAGeneral Operating Support$50,000
The Foundation for Delaware CountyMedia, PAEmergency Grant$50,000
Artz PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PAGeneral Operating Support$40,000
Meals on Wheels of Delaware County IncBrookhaven, PAGeneral Operating Support$40,000
Options in Aging DBA New Horizons Senior CenterNarberth, PAGeneral Operating Support$40,000
Media Food Bank First ChurchMedia, PAMedia Food Bank @ First Church$25,000

Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Saunders House Foundation accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, Saunders House Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does Saunders House Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2025, it reported $1,485,000 in grants and contributions paid (23 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Saunders House Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Philabundance (PA), $100K, Philadelphia Foundation (PA), $100K, Share Food Program (PA), $100K, Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery and Delaware Counties (PA), $90K and Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia (PA), $90K.