Private foundation · Stowe, VT

Sander Foundation

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Typical grant size
$140 – $250 – $2K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
115
Repeat grantees
64
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2023 990-PF

DeadlinesREQUESTS ARE REVIEWED AND CONSIDERED ON AN APPROXIMATE SEMI-ANNUAL BASIS.
ContactDEBORAH DRINKWATER · 8027300246
MaterialsWRITTEN REQUESTS SHOULD INCLUDE ORGANIZATION'S OBJECTIVES, SPECIFICS ABOUT HOW FUNDS WILL BE SPENT, COPY OF LATEST IRS FILING, TOTAL COMPENSATION PAID TO TOP TEN INDIVIDUALS FOR THE PAST TWO YEARS.
RestrictionsREQUESTING ORGANIZATIONS SHOULD HAVE THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF ASSISTING CHALLENGED CHILDREN OR THE PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF OUR NATURAL WORLD.

Leadership · from 2023 990-PF

Derick L Driemeyer
TRUSTEE
Sally M Driemeyer
TRUSTEE
Deborah Drinkwater
TRUSTEE
Mark Drinkwater
TRUSTEE

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2022
5.3%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'16
'17
'18
'19
'20
'21
'22
505
Total grants awarded
$4.0M
Total amount
$8K
Average grant
$1.8M
Largest grant

Giving by year

2023
$1.9M
5 grants
2022
$99K
13 grants
2021
$141K
38 grants
2020
$163K
88 grants
2019
$384K
68 grants
2018
$534K
98 grants
2017
$391K
96 grants
2016
$371K
99 grants

Top recipients

Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund
1 grant · OH
$1.8M
Danforth Plant Science Center
4 grants · MO
$425K
The Nature Conservancy in Missouri
6 grants · MO
$178K
6 grants · MO · ✓ Exact match
$172K
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
4 grants · FL
$134K
6 grants · MO · ✓ Exact match
$124K
St Louis Zoo
5 grants · MO
$118K
The Muny
3 grants · MO
$102K
Variety-the Childrens Charity
7 grants · MO
$79K
5 grants · MO · ✓ Exact match
$76K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund
DONOR ADVISED FUND PROGRAM
OH · TY 2023
$1.8M
Kvc Missouri
PROVIDE HEALTHCARE, SOCIAL SERVICES AND EDUCATION TO CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES
MO · TY 2023
$55K
Helpusadoptorg
SUPPORT FOR ADOPTING PARENTSSUPPORT FOR ADOPTING PARENTS
NY · TY 2023
$10K
Lift for Life Gym
SUPPORT FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
MO · TY 2023
$5K
Franklin & Marshall College
SUPPORT A PRIVATE LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE
PA · TY 2023
$5K
Helpusadoptorg
SUPPORT FOR ADOPTING PARENTS
NY · TY 2022
$25K
Great Circle
BEHARIORAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
MO · TY 2022
$20K
St Louis Zoo Association
SUPPORT EDUCATION AND CONSERVATION OF ANIMALS AND HABITATS
MO · TY 2022
$20K
Variety-the Childrens Charity
SUPPORT HELPING DISABLED CHILDREN
MO · TY 2022
$10K
Kentucky Tornato Relief Fund
ASSISTANCE TO UNINSURED HOMEOWNERS AND RENTERS
KY · TY 2022
$10K
World Cup Dreams Foundation
SUPPORT, PROTECT AND INSPIRE ATHLETES
NY · TY 2022
$5K
Haven House St Louis
SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WHO TRAVEL FOR MEDICAL CARE
MO · TY 2022
$3K
Accountability for Life
MENTORING AT-RICK ADOLESCENTS FOR LIFELONG SUCESS USING ATHLETICS AND EDUCATIONMENTORING AT-RISK ADOLESCENTS FOR SUCCESS…
PA · TY 2022
$3K
Central Institute for the Deaf
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR DEAF CHILDREN
MO · TY 2022
$3K
St Andrews Charitable Foundation
SUPPORT LOW INCOME SENIORS
MO · TY 2022
$1K
John Burroughs School
YOUTH EDUCATIONAL SERVICESYOUTH EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
MO · TY 2022
$250
American Parkinsons Disease Assn
SUPPORT EDUCATION AND RESEARCH TO HELP PEOPLE IMPACTED BY PARKINSON'S
DC · TY 2022
$110
St Louis Theta Not for Profit Corp
PROVIDE COLLEGE SCHOLARHIPS FOR DESERVING COLLEGE STUDENTS
MO · TY 2022
$100
Audubon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
SUPPORT THE MAINTENANCE OF AND RESEARCH IN THE SWAMP
FL · TY 2021
$50K
Variety-the Childrens Charity
SUPPORT HELPING DISABLED CHILDREN
MO · TY 2021
$28K
Lift for Life Academy
SUPPORT THE SCHOOL FOR UNDERSERVED
MO · TY 2021
$25K
Ladue Chapel
SUPPORT CHURCH ACTIVITIES
MO · TY 2021
$10K
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
SUPPORT RESEARCH INTO PLANT SCIENCE
MO · TY 2021
$10K
First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs
SUPPORT CHURCH AND MISSIONS
FL · TY 2021
$8K
Habitat for Humanity
SUPPORT BUILDING HOMES FOR THE NEEDY
MO · TY 2021
$1K
St Louis Children's Hospital Foundation
SUPPORT HELPING NEEDY CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
MO · TY 2021
$1K
Judicial Watch
SUPPORT LAW INTEGRITY EFFORTS
DC · TY 2021
$750
Conservancy of Southwest Florida
SUPPORT EFFORTS TO PRESERVE WILD AREAS
FL · TY 2021
$750
Assistance League of St Louis
SUPPORT YOUTH CARE AND HEALTH CARE SERVICESSUPPORT UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS IN ST. LOUIS METRO REGION
MO · TY 2021
$500
Ding Darling Wildlife Society
SUPPORT CONSERVATION
FL · TY 2021
$500
Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of St Louis
SUPPORT FAMILIES WITH HOSPITALIZED CHILDREN
MO · TY 2021
$500
The Nature Conservancy in Missouri
SUPPORT EFFORTS TO INCREASE CONSERVATION IN MISSOURI
MO · TY 2021
$500
St Jude Hospital for Children
SUPPORT TREATING CHILDHOOD CANCER
TN · TY 2021
$250
Project Hope
SUPPORT GLOBAL HEALTH AND HUMANITARIAN RELIEF
MD · TY 2021
$250
The Little Bit Foundation
SUPPORT IMPOVERISHED STUDENTS
MO · TY 2021
$250
The Warriors Refuge
SUPPORT ENDING VETERANS HOMELESSNESS
TX · TY 2021
$250
Disability Resource Assn
SUPPORT DISABLED, SENIORS, AND THOSE IN NEED
MO · TY 2021
$250
Center for Speach and Hearing
SUPPORT EFFORTS TO IMPROVE SPEECH AND HEARING FOR DEAF AND CHALLENGED PEOPLE
MO · TY 2021
$250
Friends of the Smithsonian
SUPPORT THE MUSEUM
DC · TY 2021
$250
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
SUPPORT LEUKEMIA AND LYMPHOMA EFFORTS
DC · TY 2021
$250
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
SUPPORT THOSE LIVING WITH MUSCULAR SCLEROSIS
DC · TY 2021
$250
Operation Home Front
SUPPORT MILITARY FAMILIES
TX · TY 2021
$250
Forest Park Forever Inc
SUPPORT FOREST PARK
MO · TY 2021
$250
Bonita Springs Concert Band
SUPPORT LOCAL MUSICIANS
FL · TY 2021
$250
American Parkinson Disease Assn
SUPPORT PARKINSONS DISEASE RESEARCHSUPPORT PARKINSONS DISEASE RESEARCH
DC · TY 2021
$250
St Andrews Charitable Foundation
SUPPORT LOW INCOME SENIORS
MO · TY 2021
$250
Foodbank St Louis
SUPPORT PROGRAMS TO END HUNGER
MO · TY 2021
$250
The Haven of Grace
SUPPORT WOMEN WHO ARE PREGNANT AND HOMELESS
MO · TY 2021
$250
Bonita Bay Vets Council
SUPPORT VETERAN'S NEEDS
FL · TY 2021
$250
Wings of Hope
SUPPORT CONNECTING PEOPLE TO THE RESOURCES THEY NEED TO MEET THEIR DEVELOPMENT GOALS.
MO · TY 2021
$250

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.