THE SAUER FAMILY FOUNDATION
https://WWW.SAUERFF.ORG
$61.4M
Total Assets (2024)
$13.1M
Avg Yearly Giving (2022–2024)
$39.2M
Giving on File
(3 yrs)
(3 yrs)
319
Grants on File
$170K
Avg Grant Size
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
COLLEEN O'KEEFE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
6516336165
Deadlines
CALL THE FOUNDATION OFFICE BEFORE APPLYING FOR FUNDING.
How to Apply
APPLICANTS MUST BE 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE PROGRAMS AND USE FUNDING TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.
Restrictions
STATE OF MINNESOTA. CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR CURRENT FUNDING PRIORITIES.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | N/A | $17.6M | $5.8M | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | $28.1M | $5.5M | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | $102.5M | $85.8M | N/A |
| 2022 | $5.5M | $79.9M | $5.2M | 80 |
| 2023 | $12.5M | $72.6M | $-628K | 114 |
| 2024 | $21.2M | $61.4M | $6.6M | 125 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 319 grants on record
Minimum
$200
25th Pctl
$30K
Median
$65K
Average
$123K
75th Pctl
$115K
Maximum
$9.0M
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| COLLEEN O'KEEFE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & TRUSTEE | $284K |
| GARY B SAUER | TREASURER | — |
| JENNIFER SAUER | TRUSTEE | — |
| STEPHANIE SAUER | TRUSTEE | — |
| JESSICA NICKELSON | TRUSTEE | — |
| COREY SAUER | TRUSTEE | — |
| PATRICIA SAUER | PRESIDENT | — |
| STEPHANIE MORRISSEY | TRUSTEE | — |
Grants Awarded (319 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDELITY CHARITABLE TRUST | CINCINNATI, OH | $9,000,000 | NONE | 2024 |
| V3 SPORTS | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $3,000,000 | NONE | 2023 |
| WALLIN EDUCATION PARTNERS | SAINT PAUL, MN | $528,000 | NONE | 2023 |
| UNIVERSITY OF MN FOUNDATION | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $420,706 | NONE | 2024 |
| SCOTT COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CHILD WELFARE | SHAKOPEE, MN | $408,530 | NONE | 2022 |
| UNIVERSITY OF MN FOUNDATION | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $403,695 | NONE | 2022 |
| SCOTT COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CHILD WELFARE | SHAKOPEE, MN | $399,233 | NONE | 2023 |
| WAYSIDE RECOVERY CENTER | ST LOUIS PARK, MN | $378,561 | NONE | 2023 |
| NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE | ST PAUL, MN | $370,779 | NONE | 2024 |
| MITCHELL HAMLINE SCHOOL OF LAW CHILD PROTECTION PROGRAM | SAINT PAUL, MN | $362,025 | NONE | 2024 |
| FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS AND TRAUMA INC | NEW HAVEN, CT | $350,000 | NONE | 2022 |
| WALLIN EDUCATION PARTNERS | SAINT PAUL, MN | $345,000 | NONE | 2024 |
| SCOTT COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CHILD WELFARE | SHAKOPEE, MN | $337,444 | NONE | 2024 |
| WAYSIDE RECOVERY CENTER | ST LOUIS PARK, MN | $328,561 | NONE | 2022 |
| SERVEMINNESOTA | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $270,000 | NONE | 2024 |
| MINNEAPOLIS AMERICAN INDIAN CENTER | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $268,500 | NONE | 2023 |
| WAYSIDE RECOVERY CENTER | ST LOUIS PARK, MN | $258,561 | NONE | 2024 |
| FOSTER ADVOCATES | ST PAUL, MN | $242,560 | NONE | 2024 |
| CANINE INSPIRED CHANGE | SAINT PAUL, MN | $225,000 | NONE | 2024 |
| MORRISON COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | LITTLE FALLS, MN | $223,300 | NONE | 2024 |
| MINNESOTA JUDICIAL BRANCH | SAINT PAUL, MN | $211,936 | NONE | 2023 |
| THE GLOBAL ORPHAN PROJECT (AKA CAREPORTAL) | KANSAS CITY, MO | $200,000 | NONE | 2023 |
| UNIVERSITY OF MN FOUNDATION | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $193,788 | NONE | 2023 |
| MINNESOTA JUDICIAL BRANCH | SAINT PAUL, MN | $191,396 | NONE | 2024 |
| AMHERST H WILDER FOUNDATION | SAINT PAUL, MN | $191,000 | NONE | 2024 |