Saunders Family Charitable Fund

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Tax exemption issued: Dec. 2005
  • EIN: 68-0616611

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations / Private Independent Foundations (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Organizations with gross receipts of less than $50,000 can file the form 990-N postcard filing, which doesn’t include financial details. All Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2025

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1,008,763
Expenses
$584,615
Net Income
$424,148
Net Assets
$2,603,384
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $63,819
6.3%
Interest Revenue $1,285
0.1%
Dividends $104,647
10.4%
Sales of Assets $839,012
83.2%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $481,781
82.4%
Compensation of Officers* $10,000
1.7%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,603,384
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $2,603,384
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Christine S Berg (Trustee) $5,000 $0
Thomas J Saunders (Trustee) $5,000 $0
Joseph W Saunders (Trustee) $0 $0
Sharon P Saunders (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Aug. 25, 2026

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1,550,207
Expenses
$526,072
Net Income
$1,024,135
Net Assets
$2,120,081
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $1,106,141
71.4%
Interest Revenue $3,315
0.2%
Dividends $91,823
5.9%
Sales of Assets $348,928
22.5%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $457,448
87.0%
Compensation of Officers* $10,000
1.9%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,120,081
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $2,120,081
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Christine S Berg (Trustee) $5,000 $0
Thomas J Saunders (Trustee) $5,000 $0
Joseph W Saunders (Trustee) $0 $0
Sharon P Saunders (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 13, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1,236,121
Expenses
$653,560
Net Income
$582,561
Net Assets
$1,997,805
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $1,073,197
86.8%
Interest Revenue $1,966
0.2%
Dividends $79,351
6.4%
Sales of Assets $81,607
6.6%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $596,292
91.2%
Compensation of Officers* $10,000
1.5%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,997,805
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,997,805
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Christine S Berg (Trustee) $5,000 $0
Thomas J Saunders (Trustee) $5,000 $0
Joseph W Saunders (Trustee) $0 $0
Sharon P Saunders (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 13, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$174,612
Expenses
$559,570
Net Income
-$384,958
Net Assets
$1,514,341
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $12,500
7.2%
Interest Revenue $129
0.1%
Dividends $63,941
36.6%
Sales of Assets $98,042
56.1%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $507,247
90.6%
Compensation of Officers* $10,000
1.8%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,514,341
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,514,341
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Christine Saunders (Vice-preside) $5,000 $0
Thomas J Saunders (Vice-preside) $5,000 $0
Joseph W Saunders (President) $0 $0
Sharon P Saunders (Vice-preside) $0 $0
John N Staples Iii Esq (Secretary) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 30, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$303,606
Expenses
$720,946
Net Income
-$417,340
Net Assets
$1,899,299
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $7
0.0%
Dividends $80,340
26.5%
Sales of Assets $223,259
73.5%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $688,110
95.4%
Compensation of Officers* $10,000
1.4%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,899,299
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,899,299
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Christine Saunders (Vice President) $5,000 $0
Thomas J Saunders (Vice President) $5,000 $0
Joseph W Saunders (President) $0 $0
Sharon P Saunders (Vice President) $0 $0
John N Staples Iii Esq (Secretary) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Feb. 25, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$125,405
Expenses
$513,563
Net Income
-$388,158
Net Assets
$2,316,638
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $259
0.2%
Dividends $71,915
57.3%
Sales of Assets $53,231
42.4%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $486,364
94.7%
Compensation of Officers* $10,000
1.9%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,316,639
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $2,316,638
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Joseph W Saunders (President) $0 $0
Sharon P Saunders (Vice President) $0 $0
Christine Saunders (Vice President) $0 $0
Thomas J Saunders (Vice President) $0 $0
John N Staples Iii Esq (Secretary) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 8, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$399,299
Expenses
$399,258
Net Income
$41
Net Assets
$2,704,796
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $260,594
65.3%
Interest Revenue $1,075
0.3%
Dividends $71,129
17.8%
Sales of Assets $66,501
16.7%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $332,910
83.4%
Compensation of Officers* $10,000
2.5%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,704,797
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $2,704,796
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Christine Saunders (Trustee) $5,000 $0
Thomas J Saunders (Trustee) $5,000 $0
Joseph W Saunders (Trustee) $0 $0
Sharon P Saunders (Trustee) $0 $0
John N Staples Iii (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Sept. 12, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$153,438
Expenses
$841,762
Net Income
-$688,324
Net Assets
$2,706,873
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $50,418
32.9%
Interest Revenue $2,483
1.6%
Dividends $74,628
48.6%
Sales of Assets $25,909
16.9%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $786,347
93.4%
Compensation of Officers* $10,000
1.2%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,706,873
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $2,706,873
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Christine Saunders (Trustee) $5,000 $0
Thomas J Saunders (Trustee) $5,000 $0
Joseph W Saunders (Trustee) $0 $0
Sharon P Saunders (Trustee) $0 $0
John N Staples Iii (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 15, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$209,179
Expenses
$849,977
Net Income
-$640,798
Net Assets
$3,212,099
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $48,757
23.3%
Interest Revenue $1,421
0.7%
Dividends $77,535
37.1%
Sales of Assets $81,466
38.9%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $805,095
94.7%
Compensation of Officers* $10,000
1.2%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,212,099
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $3,212,099
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Christine Saunders (Trustee) $5,000 $0
Thomas J Saunders (Trustee) $5,000 $0
Joseph W Saunders (Trustee) $0 $0
Sharon P Saunders (Trustee) $0 $0
John N Staples Iii (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 7, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$40,810
Expenses
$1,565,454
Net Income
-$1,524,644
Net Assets
$3,852,249
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $48,902
> 100%
Interest Revenue $305
0.7%
Dividends $86,202
> 100%
Sales of Assets -$94,599
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,514,438
96.7%
Compensation of Officers* $10,000
0.6%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,852,249
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $3,852,249
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Christine Saunders (Trustee) $5,000 $0
Thomas J Saunders (Trustee) $5,000 $0
Joseph W Saunders (Trustee) $0 $0
Sharon P Saunders (Trustee) $0 $0
John N Staples Iii (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Sept. 12, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1,077,763
Expenses
$1,360,717
Net Income
-$282,954
Net Assets
$5,254,284
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $1,048,132
97.3%
Interest Revenue $92
0.0%
Dividends $119,221
11.1%
Sales of Assets -$89,682
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,184,327
87.0%
Compensation of Officers* $10,000
0.7%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,254,284
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $5,254,284
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Christine Saunders (Trustee) $5,000 $0
Thomas J Saunders (Trustee) $5,000 $0
Joseph W Saunders (Trustee) $0 $0
Sharon P Saunders (Trustee) $0 $0
John N Staples Iii (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on June 8, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$3,465,981
Expenses
$1,090,969
Net Income
$2,375,012
Net Assets
$6,058,932
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $1,494,662
43.1%
Interest Revenue $40
0.0%
Dividends $126,908
3.7%
Sales of Assets $1,840,857
53.1%
Other Income $3,514
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,000,482
91.7%
Compensation of Officers* $10,000
0.9%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,058,932
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $6,058,932
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Christine Saunders (Trustee) $5,000 $0
Thomas J Saunders (Trustee) $5,000 $0
Joseph W Saunders (Trustee) $0 $0
Sharon P Saunders (Trustee) $0 $0
John N Staples Iii (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 14, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$2,457,619
Expenses
$1,743,069
Net Income
$714,550
Net Assets
$3,684,547
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $891,171
36.3%
Interest Revenue $33
0.0%
Dividends $68,392
2.8%
Sales of Assets $1,498,023
61.0%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,683,335
96.6%
Compensation of Officers* $10,000
0.6%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,684,547
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $3,684,547
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Christine Saunders (Trustee) $5,000 $0
Thomas J Saunders (Trustee) $5,000 $0
Joseph W Saunders (Trustee) $0 $0
Sharon P Saunders (Trustee) $0 $0
John N Staples Iii (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Oct. 1, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
-$46,904
Expenses
$434,678
Net Income
-$481,582
Net Assets
$3,181,499
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $98
Dividends $22,695
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $420,970
96.8%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,181,499
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $3,181,499

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990-PF

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1,295,728
Expenses
$441,034
Net Income
$854,694
Net Assets
$2,663,081
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $10,576
0.8%
Interest Revenue $84
0.0%
Dividends $35,430
2.7%
Sales of Assets $1,249,638
96.4%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $407,566
92.4%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,663,081
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $2,663,081

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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