Purposefully driven by identifying and aligning with people, causes and initiatives that are motivated by making impactful changes, The Saunders Family Foundation was established over 25 years ago by John’s daughters, Monica Saunders-Weinberg and Betty Klimenko AM who continue their late father’s legacy and his lifelong understanding of gratitude and giving back. Under Monica’s leadership as Executive Chair, the Foundation continues to support a diverse range of charities and not-for-profit organisations including The Sydney Children’s Hospital, Thread Together, Feel The Magic and The Growth Project, in addition to individual acts of kindness and support through private giving. Both Monica and Betty personally connect and champion causes from more established organisations to grassroots charities where they see possibility and the opportunity to support change.

Monica has devoted her time and experience as a Founding Angel of children’s bereavement charity Feel The Magic and a cornerstone partner of The Growth Project. She is also a passionate supporter of the Sydney Children’s Hospital, chairing the Gold Committee from 2019-2021: the architects of the Gold Dinner which is widely considered to be Australia’s most successful charity event having achieved a world record for funds raised at a children’s charity gala.

Betty has long been influential and active in encouraging women into the motor trades industry, particularly young girls, and across all levels of motorsport. She is a global ambassador of the Dare to Be Different initiative, an ambassador of the Blue Datto Foundation and of Feel The Magic. In 2022, Betty was made an Order of Australia for significant support of motorsport and charitable organisations.