Sandy Carter Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Sandy Carter Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Menlo Park, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $25,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$25,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$222,251
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $25,518 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $25,000 | 1 | $218,888 |
| 2024 | $25,518 | 2 | $216,155 |
| 2025 | $25,000 | 1 | $222,251 |
How to apply
| Contact | Brian Altman 720 College Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (650) 213-6285 |
| What to submit | Applications should be submitted via the Organization's website. Details regarding the specific information to include in the application may also be found on th website. |
| Deadlines | Applications may be submitted any time. Applications will be reviewed on a periodic basis. |
| Restrictions | Grants will be made to Organizations for projects that align with the Foundation's exempt purpose. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Sandy Carter Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy | General support | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sara Altman
- Brian Altman
- Harold Teel
- Sherry Teel
Questions people ask
Does Sandy Carter Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications may be submitted any time. Applications will be reviewed on a periodic basis..
How much does Sandy Carter Charitable Foundation give?
$25,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Sandy Carter Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sara Altman (Board Chair), Brian Altman (Executive Director), Harold Teel (Treasurer) and Sherry Teel (Secretary).
What does Sandy Carter Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research.