651-633-6165


Proud recipient of the 2023 Casey Excellence for Children Award


Our vision

Children experience well-being. They grow up and develop in environments where they are:

  • Supported and nurtured;
  • Safe from abuse and neglect;
  • Resilient in the face of trauma;
  • Successful in school;
  • Thriving in their families and communities.


Our Mission

The mission of the Sauer Family Foundation is to invest in strengthening the well-being of children
so they thrive in their families and communities.


Who We Serve

We fund in the state of Minnesota with priority given to the seven-county metro area. We work in settings that serve children who are at-risk or experiencing abuse or neglect, exposed to toxic stress/trauma, or have challenges developing reading, writing and math skills. This includes schools and early childhood settings, non-profit and research organizations, government agencies, collaborations, and networks.



sauer-family-foundation-office-resized.jpg

Legacy of the Foundation

The mission of the Sauer Family Foundation is to invest in strengthening the well-being of children so they thrive in their families and communities.

Learn More

Relevant Statistics

In 2020, 68% of children in foster care in Minnesota were with relatives/kinship care.

We have funded 10 schools and 5 community-based programs calming 3,968 students.

One in five students has a language based learning disability.

Native American and Students of Color are 34% of Minnesota’s K-12 population. Our educator workforce is 96% white.

icon1.png

Funding

The Sauer Family Foundation funds in the areas of Family Relationships, Resilience to Trauma, Educational Success and Diverse Workforce.

icon2.png

Great Results

We invest in strengthening the well-being of children so they thrive in their families and communities.

icon3.png

Contact Us

Email the Sauer Family Foundation at info@sauerff.org if you have questions.