Sands Family Foundation

EIN 04-3493760 · FL · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$500 Funds in MA, VA, CT +3
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Sands Family Foundation based in FL paid 13 grants totaling $68.1K to 13 organizations across 6 states. Individual grants ranged from $250 to $49.8K, with a median of $500. Its largest recipients included WILLIAMS COLLEGE, PENFED FOUNDATION, and THE GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$540,696
Giving (latest yr)
$68,106
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
13
Median grant
$500
Recipients
13
States reached
6
Officers/trustees
1
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Williams College$49,796
  • Penfed Foundation$10,000
  • The Good Shepherd Church$3,000
  • Emmanual Church$1,000
  • Quail Valley Charities$1,000

Where grants went

  • Massachusetts$51,046 · 4 grants
  • Virginia$10,000 · 1 grant
  • Connecticut$3,000 · 1 grant
  • Florida$2,010 · 3 grants
  • New Hampshire$1,550 · 3 grants
  • New York$500 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (13)

Williams College
Williamstown, MA
Veterans Scholars FundStatement Reporting Distribution of Property at Fair Market ValueDate of Distribution Feb 7, 2025Description of Property 670 shares iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETFBook Value of property $45,645 - Cost acquired by FoundationFair Market Value $49,796 - Value of Publically Traded Security
$49,796
Penfed Foundation
Alexandria, VA
General Fund
$10,000
The Good Shepherd Church
New Haven, CT
General Fund
$3,000
Emmanual Church
Dublin, NH
General Fund
$1,000
Quail Valley Charities
Vero Beach, FL
General Fund
$1,000
Boys and Girls Club of Indian River County
Vero Beach, FL
General Fund
$510
Trustees of Columbia College
New York, NY
General Fund
$500
Dana Farber Institute
Boston, MA
General Fund
$500
Vero Beach Dog Park
Vero Beach, FL
General Fund
$500
Deerfield Acadamy
Deerfield, MA
General Fund
$500
Garden Club of Dublin
Dublin, NH
General Fund
$300
Tenacity
Boston, MA
General Fund
$250

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Sands Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Sands Family Foundation is classified as a Human Services funder. Food, housing, youth development, employment, public safety, and family services. Its recent grants reached organizations across 6 states.

In its most recent filing, Sands Family Foundation reported 13 itemized grants totaling $68.1K. Individual grants ranged from $250 to $49.8K (median $500).

Recent recipients include WILLIAMS COLLEGE, PENFED FOUNDATION, THE GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH, among 13 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Sands Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Florida, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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