TYLER SANDERS FOUNDATION
EIN 93-4460387 · Fund Raising & Fund Distribution - Education (B12)
What they do
The Tyler Sanders Foundation is Dedicated to Honoring The Memory and Spirit of Tyler Sanders By Fostering Creativity, Talent, and Growth In Aspiring Young Filmmakers. The Foundation Provides Financial Support for The Education of Young Filmmakers, Helping to Illuminate and Mentor Their Journeys From The First Frame to The Last Frame of Each Film. Through The Dear Filmmaker Program, The Foundation Provides One or More Fellowships to Young Filmmakers Who Do Not Have Financial Means to Make A Short Film, Which is Critical for Their Advancement In The Film Industry. These Fellowships Allow The Students to Work With Local Film Production Organizations to Make Their Films So They Can Receive Mentoring In Script Refining, Pre-production, Casting, Location Scouting, Crew Selection, Production, and Post-production. The Foundation Also Provides Shadowing Experiences for Young Filmmakers, Giving Them The Opportunity to Spend A Full Day On A Working Film Set Observing and Learning From Experienced
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BRADLEY JACKSONDIRECTOR
CASSIDY IRISHDIRECTOR
DAVID SANDERSPRESIDENT
GINGER SANDERSVICE PRESIDENT
JOHN HERMANSENDIRECTOR
KYLE BENNDIRECTOR
MARI FERGUSONDIRECTOR
MARK FINCANNONDIRECTOR
ROBIN MINERSSECRETARY, TREASURER
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2024
- Location
- 9337 Katy Freeway Ste B-5092, Houston, TX 77024
- County
- Harris
- In care of
- David Sanders
- Primary officer
- David Sanders, President
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Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2025
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2025
- Return type
- 990EZ
- Tax preparer
- BLAZEK & VETTERLING
- NTEE classification
- Fund Raising & Fund Distribution - Education (B12)
- IRS tax category
- Fund Raising & Fund Distribution