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Mr. Frank Sanders had a vision of care for seniors resulting in the establishment of the Francis N. Sanders Nursing Home in 1962 in Gloucester, Virginia. Over the years, Sanders grew from a 59 bed nursing home to a continuing care retirement community. In 1984, Sanders’ Common, LTD opened with 12 apartments for independent living and the Assisted Living Facility welcomed 25 additional residents in 1999.

In 2003, the Sanders Board of Directors determined that to meet the ever growing needs of seniors, Riverside Healthcare Association, Inc. was better equipped to meet the complexities of operating Sanders Continuing Care Community. After the transfer, the Board established the Sanders Foundation Fund through the Community Foundation for a greater Richmond.

The Sanders Foundation Fund continues Mr. Sanders’ vision with a special interest in assisting programs and projects that address the needs and care of seniors in Gloucester, Mathews and Virginia’s Middle Peninsula. It also from time to time considers other worthy community projects. While grants are not limited, most are $5,000 or less with increased funding consideration for special projects.  

2022 Sanders Foundation Fund Advisory Committee
Mr. Daniel (Peter) Worthington, President
Dr. Gaylord Ray, Vice-President
Dr. Anne Marshall, Secretary
Dr. Robert (Bob) Davis
Dr. James Dudley
Mrs. Bobby Ray
Mr. Kirby Smith
Dr. Bambi Thompson

Eligibility

  • Proposals are accepted from 501(c)(3) charitable organizations serving Gloucester, Mathews and the Middle Peninsula.
  • To be considered, organizations must have a complete and updated portrait on ConnectVA. Exceptions include churches, public schools, and government agencies. 
  • All proposals must be submitted online by the stated deadline.

Grant Priorities

The Sanders Foundation Fund continues Mr. Sanders’ vision with a special interest in assisting programs and projects that address the needs and care of seniors in the Middle Peninsula. It also from time to time may consider other worthy community projects.

Grant Amount

While grants are not limited,  awards are typically $5,000 or less with increased funding consideration for special projects.

Timeline

Proposals are due by 4:30pm on March 1.  If this deadline falls on a weekend, it is pushed to the following Monday.

Grant announcements are typically made in May.

How to Apply Online

All grant requests are submitted through an online grants system. Paper copies or emailed files will not be accepted.

If you have applied to the foundation in the past, please enter your email address and password to access your account and begin the application.  If not, please click on "Create New Account."


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