The Saxer Family Foundation concentrates its giving locally in St. Louis, prioritizing neighborhood-level nonprofit services that strengthen community food systems and support people rebuilding their lives. A large share of the foundation’s recent funding went to an urban agriculture/community food hub and to a residential support/refuge organization, indicating a focus on practical, program-driven local impact rather than broad national causes. Grants are few but substantial, and the foundation favors hands-on community organizations addressing basic needs and neighborhood vitality.
Concentrated, local giving: few but relatively large grants with repeat support to the same organizations; funding emphasizes program support for community-based nonprofits rather than wide diversification.
The Saxer Family Foundation’s recent giving centers on general operating support for organizations that work on food access, housing, and community rebuilding. Two Denver groups stand out in the grant record: The Growhaus received $60,000 in 2024 and $60,000 in 2023, while The Gathering Place a Refuge for Rebuilding Lives received $60,000 in 2024 and $35,000 in 2023. Those repeated awards show a pattern of support that extends beyond one-off checks. The foundation also backed Fresh Food Connect, Women's Bean Project, Union Rescue Mission, Rainbow Services Ltd, and Global Fund for Women Inc., reflecting a mix of urban agriculture, services for people facing housing instability, and broader community-focused nonprofits. Most of the grants in the record are for general support rather than restricted projects, which suggests a preference for flexible operating dollars. The foundation gave across a range of award sizes, with several grants at $35,000, $40,000, and $60,000, and it supported both local service organizations and nonprofits with wider regional or national reach.
Food access is a visible thread in the foundation’s grant record. It gave $60,000 to The Growhaus in 2024 and another $60,000 in 2023, plus $40,000 to Fresh Food Connect in 2024 and $35,000 in 2023. Another recurring area is support for people rebuilding their lives after instability. The Gathering Place a Refuge for Rebuilding Lives received $60,000 in 2024 and $35,000 in 2023, and People Concern received $20,000 in 2023 and $20,000 in 2024. The foundation also funded housing-related assistance through Rainbow Services Ltd, with $35,000 in 2023 and $30,000 in 2024. Beyond direct services, it made general-support grants to organizations such as Women's Bean Project, which received $40,000 in 2024 and $35,000 in 2023.
The foundation’s typical grant size is centered in the mid-$30,000 range: the 25th percentile is $16,250, the median is $30,000, and the 75th percentile is $35,000. Its recent record also includes repeated awards to the same organizations across 2023 and 2024, indicating multi-year support rather than one-time grants. The grants shown are all general support, and the foundation does not fund individuals or make program-related investments. Based on the record provided, giving is U.S.-only and national in scope.
$780K
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$989K
$871K
Most grants fall between $16K and $35K, with a median of $30K.
25th Percentile
$16K
Median
$30K
75th Percentile
$35K
About 0% of grants go to recipients in CO.
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Notable grantees: The GrowHaus, The Gathering Place — A Refuge for Rebuilding Lives, Neighborhood-based community development organizations in St. Louis (representative)
Grants in the recent record go entirely to U.S. recipients. California appears most often by grant count, with recipients in Los Angeles, San Pedro, and San Francisco. Colorado is also prominent, with multiple grants to organizations in Denver. Outside those states, the foundation gave to groups in North Carolina, Virginia, Texas, and Florida, including Asheville, Wilmington, Supply, Virginia Beach, Lindale, and Tampa. The pattern shows a national distribution rather than a single-state footprint.
The recent grants point to food access, housing-related services, and community support. Examples include general support for The Growhaus, The Gathering Place a Refuge for Rebuilding Lives, Fresh Food Connect, Rainbow Services Ltd, and People Concern.
The recent grant list shows general support across the board. Awards to The Growhaus, The Gathering Place a Refuge for Rebuilding Lives, Women's Bean Project, and Union Rescue Mission were all labeled general support.
The grant-size profile is concentrated in the middle range. The 25th percentile is $16,250, the median is $30,000, and the 75th percentile is $35,000. Recent awards also include several $40,000 and $60,000 grants.
Yes. Several organizations received grants in both 2023 and 2024, including The Growhaus, The Gathering Place a Refuge for Rebuilding Lives, Women's Bean Project, Fresh Food Connect, Rainbow Services Ltd, and People Concern.
By grant count, California is the top state in the recent record. Recipient cities there include Los Angeles, San Pedro, and San Francisco.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE GROWHAUS | DENVER, CO | $150,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN HIGHLANDS CONSERVANCY | ASHEVILLE, NC | $100,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE GATHERING PLACE A REFUGE FOR REBUILDING LIVES | DENVER, CO | $60,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| UNION RESCUE MISSION | LOS ANGELES, CA | $60,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FRESH FOOD CONNECT | DENVER, CO | $40,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WOMEN'S BEAN PROJECT | DENVER, CO | $40,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| KABBALAH EXPERIENCE | DENVER, CO | $35,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Stephen Siller Tunnels to Towers FDN | Staten Island, NY | $30,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY |
| GLOBAL FUND FOR WOMEN INC | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $30,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MERCY SHIPS | LINDALE, TX | $30,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HOPE HARBOR HOME INC | SUPPLY, NC | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| North Carolina Land Trust | Wilmington, NC | $20,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN MEMO PASEDENA HOSPITAL | TAMPA, FL | $20,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Jane Goodall Institute | WASHINGTON, DC | $20,000 | 2026 | CONSERVATION |
| Spikenard Farm | Floyd, VA | $20,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ASSOCIATION FOR RESEARCH & ENLIGHTENMENT | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | $15,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind | Yorktown Heights, NY | $15,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| North Carolina Costal Federation | Newport, SC | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FRIENDS OF PUBLIC RADIO INC | WILMINGTON, NC | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ONETA FOUNDATION | JURUPA VALLEY, CA | $10,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY |
| PEOPLE CONCERN | LOS ANGELES, CA | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Wegiveashare Inc | Asheville, NC | $5,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY |
| THE GROWHAUS | DENVER, CO | $60,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| UNION RESCUE MISSION | LOS ANGELES, CA | $60,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE GATHERING PLACE A REFUGE FOR REBUILDING LIVES | DENVER, CO | $60,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FRESH FOOD CONNECT | DENVER, CO | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN HIGHLANDS CONSERVANCY | ASHEVILLE, NC | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WOMEN'S BEAN PROJECT | DENVER, CO | $40,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| KABBALAH EXPERIENCE | DENVER, CO | $35,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MERCY SHIPS | LINDALE, TX | $30,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| GLOBAL FUND FOR WOMEN INC | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $30,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HOPE HARBOR HOME INC | SUPPLY, NC | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN MEMO PASEDENA HOSPITAL | TAMPA, FL | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Stephen Siller Tunnels to Towers FDN | Staten Island, NY | $20,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY |
| North Carolina Land Trust | Wilmington, NC | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| PEOPLE CONCERN | LOS ANGELES, CA | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| RAINBOW SERVICES LTD | SAN PEDRO, CA | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Spikenard Farm | Floyd, VA | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind | Yorktown Heights, NY | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ASSOCIATION FOR RESEARCH & ENLIGHTENMENT | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Wegiveashare Inc | Asheville, NC | $10,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY |
| ONETA FOUNDATION | JURUPA VALLEY, CA | $10,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY |
| FRIENDS OF PUBLIC RADIO INC | WILMINGTON, NC | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| North Carolina Costal Federation | Newport, SC | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE GROWHAUS | DENVER, CO | $60,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE GATHERING PLACE A REFUGE FOR REBUILDING LIVES | DENVER, CO | $60,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WOMEN'S BEAN PROJECT | DENVER, CO | $40,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| UNION RESCUE MISSION | LOS ANGELES, CA | $40,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
KABBALAH EXPERIENCE
$35,000GENERAL SUPPORT
MERCY SHIPS
$30,000GENERAL SUPPORT
ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY
$25,000GENERAL SUPPORT
HOPE HARBOR HOME INC
$25,000GENERAL SUPPORT
North Carolina Land Trust
$20,000GENERAL SUPPORT
SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN MEMO PASEDENA HOSPITAL
$20,000GENERAL SUPPORT
Spikenard Farm
$20,000GENERAL SUPPORT
ASSOCIATION FOR RESEARCH & ENLIGHTENMENT
$15,000GENERAL SUPPORT
Guiding Eyes for the Blind
$15,000GENERAL SUPPORT
North Carolina Costal Federation
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
ONETA FOUNDATION
$10,000COMMUNITY
Wegiveashare Inc
$5,000COMMUNITY
WOMEN'S BEAN PROJECT
$40,000GENERAL SUPPORT
KABBALAH EXPERIENCE
$35,000GENERAL SUPPORT
MERCY SHIPS
$30,000GENERAL SUPPORT
GLOBAL FUND FOR WOMEN INC
$30,000GENERAL SUPPORT
ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY
$25,000GENERAL SUPPORT
HOPE HARBOR HOME INC
$25,000GENERAL SUPPORT
SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN MEMO PASEDENA HOSPITAL
$20,000GENERAL SUPPORT
North Carolina Land Trust
$20,000GENERAL SUPPORT
Spikenard Farm
$15,000GENERAL SUPPORT
Guiding Eyes for the Blind
$15,000GENERAL SUPPORT
ASSOCIATION FOR RESEARCH & ENLIGHTENMENT
$15,000GENERAL SUPPORT
Wegiveashare Inc
$10,000COMMUNITY
ONETA FOUNDATION
$10,000COMMUNITY
North Carolina Costal Federation
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT