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The George and Mary Jo Sanders Foun Inc: 43 grants to organizations, $248,000 (tax year ended December 2025)
The George and Mary Jo Sanders Foun Inc, a private foundation in Fort Myers, FL, paid 43 grants to organizations totaling $248,000 in its tax year ended December 2025, according to its Form 990-PF filed with the IRS on May 5, 2026. The largest was $30,000 to University of FL FDN Inc - Ifas in Gainesville, FL for operations.
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- EIN
- 593189770
- Based in
- Fort Myers, FL
- Assets
- $7,723,638
- Grants paid
- $248,000
- Tax year ended
- December 2025
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2025
From the Form 990-PF filed May 5, 2026, IRS object ID 202641259349100144. It reported $248,000 in grants paid; 43 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of FL FDN Inc - Ifas | Gainesville, FL | Operations | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Lee Memorial Health Systems Foundation | Fort Myers, FL | Operations | $17,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Fort Myers Community Church Inc | Fort Myers, FL | Operations | Religion-related | $16,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Operations | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Community Cooperative Ministries | Fort Myers, FL | Operations | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Hope Hospice | Fort Myers, FL | Operations | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel To Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Operations | Education | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Reliant | Orlando, FL | Operations | $8,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Project Dentists Care | Fort Myers, FL | Operations | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Salvation Army | Fort Myers, FL | Operations | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Breeze Church | N Fort Myers, FL | Operations | $6,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Artfest Fort Myers Inc | Fort Myers, FL | Operations | Arts, culture and humanities | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| CTN10 | Punta Gorda, FL | Operations | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Desire Street Ministries | Brandon, FL | Operations | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Echo Inc | North Fort Myers, FL | Operations | International, foreign affairs and national security | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Fort Myers Christian School | Fort Myers, FL | Operations | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Larc | Fort Myers, FL | Operations | Employment | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center | Fort Myers, FL | Operations | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Heights Foundation | Fort Myers, FL | Operations | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Thomas Edison & Henry Ford Winter Estates Inc | Fort Myers, FL | Operations | Arts, culture and humanities | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Tim Tebow Foundation | Jackonsvile, FL | Operations | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Valerie's House | Fort Myers, FL | Operations | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Fort Myers Rescue Mission | Fort Myers, FL | Operations | $3,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Guadalupe Center Inc | Immokalee, FL | Operations | Human services | $3,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Fort Myers Fire Department | Fort Myers, FL | Operations | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Fort Myers Police Department | Fort Myers, FL | Operations | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Harry Chapin Food Bank | Fort Myers, FL | Operations | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Lee County Ems | Fort Myers, FL | Operations | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Lee County Sheriff Department | Fort Myers, FL | Operations | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Path2freedom Inc | Naples, FL | Operations | Crime and legal-related | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Southwest FL Christian Academy | Fort Myers, FL | Operations | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Around the Corner Ministries | Hendersonville, NC | Operations | Religion-related | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| City Church Tallhassee | Tallahassee, FL | Operations | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Crosspoint Church | Clemson, SC | Operations | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Gigi's Playhouse | Fort Myers, FL | Operations | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| K-Love | Omaha, NE | Operations | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Lifesong of Orphans | Gridley, IL | Operations | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Rcma | Immokalee, FL | Operations | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Way FM | Fort Myers, FL | Operations | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Lifeline Family Center Inc | Cape Coral, FL | Operations | Human services | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Light of the World Ministries | Fort Myers, FL | Operations | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The New Beginning of SW Florida | Cape Coral, FL | Operations | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Blackville Cemetery Co Inc | Blackville, SC | Operations | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2024
From the Form 990-PF filed November 14, 2025, IRS object ID 202503189349102350. It reported $273,000 in grants paid; 47 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Florida Foundation Inc - Ifas | Gainesville, FL | Support for charitable activities | $30,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Community Cooperative Ministries | Fort Myers, FL | Support for charitable activities | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Lee Memorial Health Systems Foundation | Fort Myers, FL | Support for charitable activities | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Fort Myers Community Church Inc | Fort Myers, FL | Support for charitable activities | Religion-related | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Support for charitable activities | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Reliant | Worcester, MA | Support for charitable activities | $13,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Hope Hospice | Fort Myers, FL | Support for charitable activities | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel To Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Support for charitable activities | Education | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Artfest Fort Myers Inc | Fort Myers, FL | Support for charitable activities | Arts, culture and humanities | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| CTN10 | Punta Gorda, FL | Support for charitable activities | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Crosspoint Church | Clemson, SC | Support for charitable activities | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Desire Street Ministries | Atlanta, GA | Support for charitable activities | Religion-related | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Echo Inc | North Fort Myers, FL | Support for charitable activities | International, foreign affairs and national security | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Fort Myers High School Athletic Booster Club Inc | Fort Myers, FL | Support for charitable activities | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Gulf Breeze Church of Christ | Gulf Breeze, FL | Support for charitable activities | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Leadership Institute | Arlington, VA | Support for charitable activities | Public and societal benefit | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Project Dentists Care | Tallahassee, FL | Support for charitable activities | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Salvation Army | Fort Myers, FL | Support for charitable activities | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center | Fort Myers, FL | Support for charitable activities | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Southwest FL Christian Academy | Fort Myers, FL | Support for charitable activities | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Heights Foundation | Fort Myers, FL | Support for charitable activities | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Thomas Edison & Henry Ford Winter Estates Inc | Fort Myers, FL | Support for charitable activities | Arts, culture and humanities | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Tim Tebow Foundation | Jacksonville, FL | Support for charitable activities | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Valerie's House | Fort Myers, FL | Support for charitable activities | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Fort Myers Rescue Mission | Fort Myers, FL | Support for charitable activities | $3,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Guadalupe Center Inc | Immokalee, FL | Support for charitable activities | Human services | $3,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Babcock Neighborhood School Inc | Babcock Ranch, FL | Support for charitable activities | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Biltmore Church of Christ | Arden, NC | Support for charitable activities | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Fort Myers Fire Department | Fort Myers, FL | Support for charitable activities | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Fort Myers Police Department | Fort Myers, FL | Support for charitable activities | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Harry Chapin Food Bank | Fort Myers, FL | Support for charitable activities | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Larc | Fort Myers, FL | Support for charitable activities | Employment | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lee County Ems | Fort Myers, FL | Support for charitable activities | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Lee County Sheriff Department | Fort Myers, FL | Support for charitable activities | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Alliance for the Arts | Fort Myers, FL | Support for charitable activities | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Fort Myers Christian School | Fort Myers, FL | Support for charitable activities | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| I Will Mentorship Foundation | Fort Myers, FL | Support for charitable activities | Youth development | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| K-Love | Omaha, NE | Support for charitable activities | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Path2freedom Inc | Naples, FL | Support for charitable activities | Crime and legal-related | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Rcma | Immokalee, FL | Support for charitable activities | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Michaels Lutheran School | Fort Myers, FL | Support for charitable activities | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Peter Anglican Church | Tallahassee, FL | Support for charitable activities | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Way FM | Fort Myers, FL | Support for charitable activities | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Lifeline Family Center Inc | Cape Coral, FL | Support for charitable activities | Human services | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Light of the World Ministries | Atlantic Beach, FL | Support for charitable activities | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Blackville Cemetery Co Inc | Blackville, SC | Support for charitable activities | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The New Beginnings of Southwest Florida | East Peoria, IL | Support for charitable activities | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2023
From the Form 990-PF filed April 29, 2025, IRS object ID 202531199349101338. It reported $278,500 in grants paid; 42 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Florida Foundation Inc - Ifas | Gainesville, FL | Support for charitable activities | $33,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Community Cooperative Ministries | Fort Myers, FL | Support for charitable activities | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Lee Memorial Health Systems Foundation | Fort Myers, FL | Support for charitable activities | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Support for charitable activities | $17,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Hope Hospice | Fort Myers, FL | Support for charitable activities | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| McGregor Baptist Church | Fort Myers, FL | Support for charitable activities | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Reliant | Worcester, MA | Support for charitable activities | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Salvation Army | Fort Myers, FL | Support for charitable activities | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel To Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Support for charitable activities | Education | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Fort Myers Christian School | Fort Myers, FL | Support for charitable activities | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| SW FL Council Boy Scouts of America | Fort Myers, FL | Support for charitable activities | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Heights Foundation | Fort Myers, FL | Support for charitable activities | $6,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Alliance for the Arts | Fort Myers, FL | Support for charitable activities | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| CTN10 | Punta Gorda, FL | Support for charitable activities | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Crosspoint Church | Clemson, SC | Support for charitable activities | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Desire Street Ministries | Atlanta, GA | Support for charitable activities | Religion-related | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Echo Inc | North Fort Myers, FL | Support for charitable activities | International, foreign affairs and national security | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Leadership Institute | Arlington, VA | Support for charitable activities | Public and societal benefit | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Path2freedom Inc | Naples, FL | Support for charitable activities | Crime and legal-related | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Project Dentists Care | Tallahassee, FL | Support for charitable activities | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Rcma | Immokalee, FL | Support for charitable activities | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center | Fort Myers, FL | Support for charitable activities | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Southwest FL Christian Academy | Fort Myers, FL | Support for charitable activities | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Thomas Edison & Henry Ford Winter Estates Inc | Fort Myers, FL | Support for charitable activities | Arts, culture and humanities | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Tim Tebow Foundation | Jacksonville, FL | Support for charitable activities | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Valerie's House | Fort Myers, FL | Support for charitable activities | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Artfest Fort Myers Inc | Fort Myers, FL | Support for charitable activities | Arts, culture and humanities | $3,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Fort Myers Rescue Mission | Fort Myers, FL | Support for charitable activities | $3,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Guadalupe Center Inc | Immokalee, FL | Support for charitable activities | Human services | $3,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Around the Corner Ministries | Hendersonville, NC | Support for charitable activities | Religion-related | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Fort Myers Fire Department | Fort Myers, FL | Support for charitable activities | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| K-Love | Omaha, NE | Support for charitable activities | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Lee County Ems | Fort Myers, FL | Support for charitable activities | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Lee County Sheriff Department | Fort Myers, FL | Support for charitable activities | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Michaels Lutheran School | Fort Myers, FL | Support for charitable activities | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Peter Anglican Church | Tallahassee, FL | Support for charitable activities | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Way FM | Fort Myers, FL | Support for charitable activities | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Light of the World Ministries | Atlantic Beach, FL | Support for charitable activities | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Thrive | Cape Coral, FL | Support for charitable activities | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Blackville Cemetery Co Inc | Blackville, SC | Support for charitable activities | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cindy Sheets Endowment - Univ of South Alabama | Mobile, AL | Support for charitable activities | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Harry Chapin Food Bank | Fort Myers, FL | Support for charitable activities | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
Causes funded
From grants whose recipient has a cause.
| Cause | Granted |
|---|---|
| Religion-related | $46,500 |
| Education | $30,000 |
| Arts, culture and humanities | $28,500 |
| International, foreign affairs and national security | $15,000 |
| Human services | $14,500 |
| Crime and legal-related | $10,500 |
| Public and societal benefit | $10,000 |
| Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $10,000 |
States funded
| Recipient state | Granted |
|---|---|
| Florida | $644,000 |
| North Carolina | $55,500 |
| New York | $30,000 |
| Massachusetts | $23,000 |
| South Carolina | $15,500 |
| Georgia | $10,000 |
| Virginia | $10,000 |
| Nebraska | $7,500 |
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Updated May 5, 2026. Read from IRS Form 990-PF e-file data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Grants are as each foundation reported them to the IRS on its Form 990-PF. Grants to individuals are left out. A grant has a cause only where the recipient's name and city match one organization in the IRS Business Master File, and the cause is that organization's NTEE major group. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.