Grants paid by The Sanders Family Foundation
EIN 27-4292119 · Vestavia, AL · Form 990-PF, Part XV · NTEE T22
The Sanders Family Foundation of Vestavia, AL (EIN 27-4292119) reported 117 grants paid totaling $1,542,244 to 28 recipients in tax years 2018–2025, on Form 990-PF, Part XV. Derived from IRS e-file data, dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants paid
$1,542,244
117 grants
Recipients
28
distinct organizations
Tax years
2018–2025
8 filings in the corpus
By tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount paid | Approved for future |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 14 | $101,394 | — |
| 2019 | 13 | $143,250 | — |
| 2020 | 15 | $155,500 | — |
| 2021 | 14 | $177,500 | — |
| 2022 | 15 | $238,000 | — |
| 2023 | 16 | $216,500 | — |
| 2024 | 15 | $230,100 | — |
| 2025 | 15 | $280,000 | — |
Top recipients
The 28 recipients receiving the most from The Sanders Family Foundation, by grants paid, out of 28 distinct recipients.
| Recipient | Match | Location | Grants | Total paid | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Oak Ranch 23-7413017 | C | Springville, AL | 8 | $199,000 | 2025 |
| University of Alabama 52-1538506 | B | Tuscaloosa, AL | 8 | $190,000 | 2025 |
| Birmingham School of Law Foundation 80-0385111 | B | Birmingham, AL | 8 | $162,000 | 2025 |
| Restoration Academy 63-1158984 | B | Fairfield, AL | 8 | $145,000 | 2025 |
| Hica Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama Scholarship Fund | U | Birmingham, AL | 6 | $137,500 | 2025 |
| Better Basics 63-1106040 | B | Birmingham, AL | 8 | $100,000 | 2025 |
| Alabama Aerospace and Aviation 84-3820962 | C | Bessemer, AL | 3 | $75,000 | 2025 |
| Food for Thought Outreach 80-0734040 | B | Santa Rosa, FL | 4 | $57,100 | 2025 |
| South Walton Academy 37-1802451 | B | Santa Rosa, FL | 4 | $57,000 | 2025 |
| Gardere Community Christian School 61-1614861 | B | Baton Rouge, LA | 4 | $57,000 | 2025 |
| Glenwood Schools of Alabama 63-0580998 | D | Birmingham, AL | 4 | $44,000 | 2025 |
| Indian Springs School 63-1000137 | B | Indian Springs, AL | 5 | $44,000 | 2021 |
| Alabama Aerospace and Aviation | U | Boca Raton, FL | 1 | $40,000 | 2022 |
| Cornerstone Schools of Alabama 63-0948472 | B | Birmingham, AL | 4 | $35,000 | 2023 |
| Westonwood Ranch 82-1221167 | B | Freeport, FL | 2 | $32,000 | 2025 |
| Glenwood Schools | U | Birmingham, AL | 3 | $30,000 | 2020 |
| Oneonta Foundation for Educational Resources 63-1242866 | B | Oneonta, AL | 8 | $29,000 | 2025 |
| Quest Kids Club | U | Riverside, AL | 4 | $28,500 | 2021 |
| Exceptional Foundation 63-1096855 | B | Birmingham, AL | 4 | $22,500 | 2023 |
| Oneonta Public Library | U | Oneonta, AL | 6 | $17,500 | 2025 |
| Cornerstone Schools | U | Birmingham, AL | 1 | $10,000 | 2019 |
| Tom Bell Memorial High School Golf Classic Tournament | U | Oneonta, AL | 3 | $8,500 | 2025 |
| Tom Bell Memorial Foundation | U | Oneonta, AL | 4 | $8,000 | 2021 |
| Arc of Central Alabama 63-0375738 | B | Birmingham, AL | 2 | $5,500 | 2021 |
| Oneonta Library | U | Oneonta, AL | 2 | $3,500 | 2019 |
| Highlands School | U | Birmingham, AL | 1 | $3,144 | 2018 |
| Uab | U | Birmingham, AL | 1 | $750 | 2018 |
| Uab Research Foundation 63-0952483 | C | Birmingham, AL | 1 | $750 | 2019 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Every grant
All 117 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Big Oak Ranch Gadsden, AL | B | $40,000 | paid | OPERATING FUNDS | 202601319349104150 |
| 2025 | Hica Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama Scholarship Fund Birmingham, AL | U | $30,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202601319349104150 |
| 2025 | Alabama Aerospace and Aviation Bessemer, AL | C | $25,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202601319349104150 |
| 2025 | University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | B | $25,000 | paid | RANCE M. SANDERS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP | 202601319349104150 |
| 2025 | Birmingham School of Law Foundation Birmingham, AL | B | $22,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202601319349104150 |
| 2025 | Westonwood Ranch Freeport, FL | B | $20,000 | paid | OPERATING FUNDS | 202601319349104150 |
| 2025 | Gardere Community Christian School Baton Rouge, LA | B | $20,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202601319349104150 |
| 2025 | Restoration Academy Fairfield, AL | B | $20,000 | paid | GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND | 202601319349104150 |
| 2025 | South Walton Academy Santa Rosa, FL | B | $20,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202601319349104150 |
| 2025 | Food for Thought Outreach Santa Rosa, FL | B | $20,000 | paid | OPERATING FUNDS | 202601319349104150 |
| 2025 | Better Basics Birmingham, AL | B | $15,000 | paid | LITERACY INTERVENTION & ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS | 202601319349104150 |
| 2025 | Glenwood Schools of Alabama Birmingham, AL | D | $12,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202601319349104150 |
| 2025 | Oneonta Foundation for Educational Resources Oneonta, AL | B | $5,000 | paid | TECHNOLOGY IN SCHOOLS | 202601319349104150 |
| 2025 | Tom Bell Memorial High School Golf Classic Tournament Oneonta, AL | U | $3,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS | 202601319349104150 |
| 2025 | Oneonta Public Library Oneonta, AL | U | $3,000 | paid | OPERATING FUNDS | 202601319349104150 |
| 2024 | Alabama Aerospace and Aviation Bessemer, AL | C | $25,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202511339349103751 |
| 2024 | Big Oak Ranch Gadsden, AL | B | $25,000 | paid | OPERATING FUNDS | 202511339349103751 |
| 2024 | Hica Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama Scholarship Fund Birmingham, AL | U | $25,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202511339349103751 |
| 2024 | Birmingham School of Law Foundation Birmingham, AL | B | $20,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202511339349103751 |
| 2024 | University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | B | $20,000 | paid | RANCE M. SANDERS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP | 202511339349103751 |
| 2024 | Restoration Academy Fairfield, AL | B | $20,000 | paid | GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND | 202511339349103751 |
| 2024 | Food for Thought Outreach Santa Rosa, FL | B | $15,100 | paid | OPERATING FUNDS | 202511339349103751 |
| 2024 | Gardere Community Christian School Baton Rouge, LA | B | $15,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202511339349103751 |
| 2024 | Better Basics Birmingham, AL | B | $15,000 | paid | LITERACY INTERVENTION & ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS | 202511339349103751 |
| 2024 | South Walton Academy Santa Rosa, FL | B | $15,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202511339349103751 |
| 2024 | Glenwood Schools of Alabama Birmingham, AL | D | $12,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202511339349103751 |
| 2024 | Westonwood Ranch Freeport, FL | B | $12,000 | paid | OPERATING FUNDS | 202511339349103751 |
| 2024 | Oneonta Foundation for Educational Resources Oneonta, AL | B | $5,000 | paid | TECHNOLOGY IN SCHOOLS | 202511339349103751 |
| 2024 | Tom Bell Memorial High School Golf Classic Tournament Oneonta, AL | U | $3,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS | 202511339349103751 |
| 2024 | Oneonta Public Library Oneonta, AL | U | $3,000 | paid | OPERATING FUNDS | 202511339349103751 |
| 2023 | Big Oak Ranch Gadsden, AL | B | $25,000 | paid | OPERATING FUNDS | 202411279349101021 |
| 2023 | Alabama Aerospace and Aviation Bessemer, AL | C | $25,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202411279349101021 |
| 2023 | Hica Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama Scholarship Fund Birmingham, AL | U | $25,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202411279349101021 |
| 2023 | Birmingham School of Law Foundation Birmingham, AL | B | $20,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202411279349101021 |
| 2023 | University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | B | $20,000 | paid | RANCE M. SANDERS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP | 202411279349101021 |
| 2023 | Better Basics Birmingham, AL | B | $15,000 | paid | LITERACY INTERVENTION & ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS | 202411279349101021 |
| 2023 | Restoration Academy Fairfield, AL | B | $15,000 | paid | GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND | 202411279349101021 |
| 2023 | Gardere Community Christian School Baton Rouge, LA | B | $12,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202411279349101021 |
| 2023 | Food for Thought Outreach Santa Rosa, FL | B | $12,000 | paid | OPERATING FUNDS | 202411279349101021 |
| 2023 | South Walton Academy Santa Rosa, FL | B | $12,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202411279349101021 |
| 2023 | Cornerstone Schools of Alabama Birmingham, AL | C | $10,000 | paid | OPERATING FUNDS | 202411279349101021 |
| 2023 | Glenwood Schools of Alabama Birmingham, AL | D | $10,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202411279349101021 |
| 2023 | Exceptional Foundation Birmingham, AL | B | $5,000 | paid | OPERATING FUNDS | 202411279349101021 |
| 2023 | Oneonta Foundation for Educational Resources Oneonta, AL | B | $5,000 | paid | TECHNOLOGY IN SCHOOLS | 202411279349101021 |
| 2023 | Oneonta Public Library Oneonta, AL | U | $3,000 | paid | OPERATING FUNDS | 202411279349101021 |
| 2023 | Tom Bell Memorial High School Golf Classic Tournament Oneonta, AL | U | $2,500 | paid | SPONSORSHIP | 202411279349101021 |
| 2022 | Alabama Aerospace and Aviation Boca Raton, FL | U | $40,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202331299349104823 |
| 2022 | Big Oak Ranch Springville, AL | C | $30,000 | paid | OPERATING FUNDS | 202331299349104823 |
| 2022 | University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | B | $30,000 | paid | RANCE M. SANDERS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP | 202331299349104823 |
| 2022 | Hica Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama Scholarship Fund Birmingham, AL | U | $25,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202331299349104823 |
| 2022 | Birmingham School of Law Foundation Birmingham, AL | B | $20,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202331299349104823 |
| 2022 | Restoration Academy Fairfield, AL | B | $15,000 | paid | GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND | 202331299349104823 |
| 2022 | Better Basics Birmingham, AL | B | $15,000 | paid | LITERACY INTERVENTION & ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS | 202331299349104823 |
| 2022 | Cornerstone Schools of Alabama Birmingham, AL | B | $10,000 | paid | OPERATING FUNDS | 202331299349104823 |
| 2022 | Glenwood Schools of Alabama Smiths Station, AL | D | $10,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202331299349104823 |
| 2022 | Food for Thought Outreach Santa Rosa, FL | B | $10,000 | paid | OPERATING FUNDS | 202331299349104823 |
| 2022 | Gardere Community Christian School Baton Rouge, LA | B | $10,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202331299349104823 |
| 2022 | South Walton Academy Santa Rosa, FL | B | $10,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202331299349104823 |
| 2022 | Exceptional Foundation Birmingham, AL | B | $5,000 | paid | OPERATING FUNDS | 202331299349104823 |
| 2022 | Oneonta Foundation for Educational Resources Oneonta, AL | B | $5,000 | paid | TECHNOLOGY IN SCHOOLS | 202331299349104823 |
| 2022 | Oneonta Public Library Oneonta, AL | U | $3,000 | paid | OPERATING FUNDS | 202331299349104823 |
| 2021 | University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | B | $30,000 | paid | RANCE M. SANDERS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP | 202241339349102734 |
| 2021 | Hica Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama Scholarship Fund Birmingham, AL | U | $25,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202241339349102734 |
| 2021 | Big Oak Ranch Springville, AL | C | $25,000 | paid | OPERATING FUNDS | 202241339349102734 |
| 2021 | Restoration Academy Fairfield, AL | B | $20,000 | paid | GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND | 202241339349102734 |
| 2021 | Birmingham School of Law Foundation Birmingham, AL | B | $20,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202241339349102734 |
| 2021 | Better Basics Birmingham, AL | B | $15,000 | paid | LITERACY INTERVENTION & ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS | 202241339349102734 |
| 2021 | Indian Springs School Indian Springs, AL | B | $11,000 | paid | TUITION FOR SCHOLARSHIP STUDENT | 202241339349102734 |
| 2021 | Quest Kids Club Riverside, AL | U | $10,000 | paid | OPERATING FUNDS | 202241339349102734 |
| 2021 | Exceptional Foundation Birmingham, AL | B | $5,000 | paid | OPERATING FUNDS | 202241339349102734 |
| 2021 | Cornerstone Schools of Alabama Birmingham, AL | B | $5,000 | paid | OPERATING FUNDS | 202241339349102734 |
| 2021 | Oneonta Public Library Oneonta, AL | U | $3,000 | paid | OPERATING FUNDS | 202241339349102734 |
| 2021 | Oneonta Foundation for Educational Resources Oneonta, AL | B | $3,000 | paid | TECHNOLOGY IN SCHOOLS | 202241339349102734 |
| 2021 | Arc of Central Alabama Birmingham, AL | B | $3,000 | paid | OPERATING FUNDS | 202241339349102734 |
| 2021 | Tom Bell Memorial Foundation Oneonta, AL | U | $2,500 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202241339349102734 |
| 2020 | Big Oak Ranch Springville, AL | C | $20,000 | paid | OPERATING FUNDS | 202121339349102292 |
| 2020 | Birmingham School of Law Foundation Birmingham, AL | B | $20,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202121339349102292 |
| 2020 | University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | B | $20,000 | paid | RANCE M. SANDERS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP | 202121339349102292 |
| 2020 | Restoration Academy Fairfield, AL | B | $20,000 | paid | GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND | 202121339349102292 |
| 2020 | Indian Springs School Indian Springs, AL | B | $11,000 | paid | TUITION FOR SCHOLARSHIP STUDENT | 202121339349102292 |
| 2020 | Better Basics Birmingham, AL | B | $10,000 | paid | LITERACY INTERVENTION & ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS | 202121339349102292 |
| 2020 | Cornerstone Schools of Alabama Birmingham, AL | B | $10,000 | paid | OPERATING FUNDS | 202121339349102292 |
| 2020 | Glenwood Schools Birmingham, AL | U | $10,000 | paid | OPERATING FUNDS | 202121339349102292 |
| 2020 | Quest Kids Club Riverside, AL | U | $9,500 | paid | OPERATING FUNDS | 202121339349102292 |
| 2020 | Exceptional Foundation Birmingham, AL | B | $7,500 | paid | OPERATING FUNDS | 202121339349102292 |
| 2020 | Hica Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama Scholarship Fund Birmingham, AL | U | $7,500 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202121339349102292 |
| 2020 | Oneonta Public Library Oneonta, AL | U | $2,500 | paid | OPERATING FUNDS | 202121339349102292 |
| 2020 | Tom Bell Memorial Foundation Oneonta, AL | U | $2,500 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202121339349102292 |
| 2020 | Arc of Central Alabama Birmingham, AL | B | $2,500 | paid | OPERATING FUNDS | 202121339349102292 |
| 2020 | Oneonta Foundation for Educational Resources Oneonta, AL | B | $2,500 | paid | TECHNOLOGY IN SCHOOLS | 202121339349102292 |
| 2019 | University of Alabama Tuscalcosa, AL | B | $25,000 | paid | RANEE M. SANDERS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP | 202010909349100206 |
| 2019 | Big Oak Ranch Springville, AL | C | $22,000 | paid | UAB TRIP DRIVING SIMULATOR LABORATORY | 202010909349100206 |
| 2019 | Birmingham School of Law Foundation Birmingham, AL | B | $20,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202010909349100206 |
| 2019 | Restoration Academy Fairfield, AL | B | $20,000 | paid | GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND | 202010909349100206 |
| 2019 | Indian Springs School Indian Springs, AL | B | $11,000 | paid | TUITION FOR SCHOLARSHIP STUDENT | 202010909349100206 |
| 2019 | Better Basics Birmingham, AL | B | $10,000 | paid | LITERACY INTERVENTION & ENICHMENT PROGRAMS | 202010909349100206 |
| 2019 | Glenwood Schools Birmingham, AL | U | $10,000 | paid | OPERATING FUNDS | 202010909349100206 |
| 2019 | Cornerstone Schools Birmingham, AL | U | $10,000 | paid | OPERATING FUNDS | 202010909349100206 |
| 2019 | Quest Kids Club Riverside, AL | U | $7,000 | paid | OPERATING FUNDS | 202010909349100206 |
| 2019 | Tom Bell Memorial Foundation Oneonta, AL | U | $2,500 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202010909349100206 |
| 2019 | Oneonta Library Oneonta, AL | U | $2,500 | paid | OPERATING FUNDS | 202010909349100206 |
| 2019 | Oneonta Foundation for Educational Resources Oneonta, AL | B | $2,500 | paid | TECHNOLOGY IN SCHOOLS | 202010909349100206 |
| 2019 | Uab Research Foundation Birmingham, AL | C | $750 | paid | UAB TRIP DIVING SIMULATOR LABORATORY | 202010909349100206 |
| 2018 | University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | B | $20,000 | paid | RANCE M SANDERS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP | 201931339349102083 |
| 2018 | Birmingham School of Law Birmingham, AL | C | $20,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 201931339349102083 |
| 2018 | Restoration Academy Fairfield, AL | B | $15,000 | paid | GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND | 201931339349102083 |
| 2018 | Big Oak Ranch Springville, AL | C | $12,000 | paid | BIG 12 CLUB | 201931339349102083 |
| 2018 | Glenwood Schools Birmingham, AL | U | $10,000 | paid | OPERATING FUNDS | 201931339349102083 |
| 2018 | Indian Springs School Indian Springs, AL | B | $5,915 | paid | TUITION FOR SCHOLARSHIP STUDENT | 201931339349102083 |
| 2018 | Indian Springs School Indian Springs, AL | B | $5,085 | paid | TUITION FOR SCHOLARSHIP STUDENT | 201931339349102083 |
| 2018 | Better Basics Birmingham, AL | B | $5,000 | paid | LITERACY INTERVENTION & ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS | 201931339349102083 |
| 2018 | Highlands School Birmingham, AL | U | $3,144 | paid | TUITION FOR SCHOLARSHIP STUDENT | 201931339349102083 |
| 2018 | Quest Kids Club Riverside, AL | U | $2,000 | paid | OPERATING FUNDS | 201931339349102083 |
| 2018 | Oneonta Foundation for Edu Resources Oneonta, AL | D | $1,000 | paid | CAPTIAL CAMPAIGN FOR TECHNOLOGY IN SCHOOLS | 201931339349102083 |
| 2018 | Oneonta Library Oneonta, AL | U | $1,000 | paid | OPERATING FUNDS | 201931339349102083 |
| 2018 | Uab Birmingham, AL | U | $750 | paid | UAB TRIP DRIVING SIMULATOR LABORATORY | 201931339349102083 |
| 2018 | Tom Bell Memorial Foundation Oneonta, AL | U | $500 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 201931339349102083 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are the matcher's inference and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.
Source filings
Every figure above is traceable to one of these IRS e-file returns by its OBJECT_ID.
| Form | Tax year | Period end | Filed | Schema | IRS OBJECT_ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990PF | 2025 | 2025-12-31 | not stated | 2025v4.1 | 202601319349104150 |
| 990PF | 2024 | 2024-12-31 | not stated | 2024v5.1 | 202511339349103751 |
| 990PF | 2023 | 2023-12-31 | not stated | 2023v5.0 | 202411279349101021 |
| 990PF | 2022 | 2022-12-31 | not stated | 2022v5.0 | 202331299349104823 |
| 990PF | 2021 | 2021-12-31 | not stated | 2021v4.2 | 202241339349102734 |
| 990PF | 2020 | 2020-12-31 | not stated | 2020v4.1 | 202121339349102292 |
| 990PF | 2019 | 2019-12-31 | not stated | 2019v5.1 | 202010909349100206 |
| 990PF | 2018 | 2018-12-31 | not stated | 2018v3.1 | 201931339349102083 |
Derived from IRS Form 990-PF e-file XML; recipient identities from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. The same rows as Parquet: manifest; as JSON: /api/funders/274292119.json.
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