Kim and Martin Sands Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Kim and Martin Sands Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Greenwich, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $169,623 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$169,623
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$354,983
- New grantees83%
Giving in 2024 was up from $18,574 the year before.
83% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $43,900 | 20 | $2,869 |
| 2023 | $18,574 | 18 | $89,386 |
| 2024 | $169,623 | 23 | $354,983 |
How to apply
Kim and Martin Sands Family Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Kim and Martin Sands Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 14 | $116,657 |
| Connecticut | 5 | $30,328 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $9,638 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of Israel Navy Seals | Support the brotherhood of the israel navy seals | $50,000 |
| UJA - JCC Greenwich | Support vision of an open, connected and vibrant jewish community that cares for each other, fosters jewish learning and journeys, embraces jewish peoplehood and israel, and acts as a force for good in the world | $16,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | Support an educational trip that ensures every eligible young jewish adult around the word, especially the less connected, is given the opportunity to visit israel - aim is to fund this educational trip for 50,000 young jewish adults per year | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Israeli Defense Forces | Support us partner with direct, daily communication with the idf to understand the soldiers' greatest needs | $10,000 |
| Friends of Ofanim | Help to fund state-of-the-art mobile STEM buses that travel from community to community to bring innovative, hands-on science learning to israel's children | $10,000 |
| American Israel Public Affairs | Support resources to continue working with leaders to help shape american middle east policy, strengthen us - israel friendship and provide for a safe, secure state of israel | $9,638 |
| Emunah of America Inc | Support educational and social welfare programs at strengthing the jewish family, advancing women's status and promoting holocaust and anti-bias education in both israel and the united states | $9,638 |
| Magen David Adom | Support israel's emergency response, blood services and disaster relief | $7,500 |
| Anti-Defamation League (Adl) | To stop the defamation of the jewish people, and to secure justice and fair treatment to all | $7,308 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah | Support lifesaving mission and belief to saves lives and thus save the world | $6,966 |
| Temple Sholom | Support sacred community to explore, enrich and discover jewish selves - social action & rabbi discretionary fund | $5,328 |
| Chabad at Union College | Support efforts to provide students with access to opportunities that will prepare, inspire and challenge them on their educational journey | $5,000 |
| Greenwich Riding & Trails Assoc | Support mission to preserve open space & fund the maintenance of the historic trail system that winds through the town | $5,000 |
| Chabad Lubavitch | Support the centers to offer synagogue services and assistance with jewish education and practice | $3,245 |
| Round Hill Volunteer Fire Company Inc | Help fund renovation of the firehouse and fund day to day operations | $2,500 |
| Jewish National Fund | Support of the land and people of israel | $2,500 |
| Pegasus Therapeutic Riding | Enhance the lives of individuals with disabilities and challenges through equine-assisted activities & therapies | $2,000 |
| Foundation to Combat Anti-Semitism | Support efforts to combat anti-semitism | $2,000 |
| Jewish Family Services | Support efforts to empower and uplift our community - transform compassion into action, providing vital services to those in need | $1,500 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | Support innovative research, education, better prevention, early detection, treatment and cure | $1,000 |
| Heartbrothers Foundation | Assistance to hear failure patients and their families to navigate the complex journey of heart failure, mechanical circulatory support and heart transplantation | $1,000 |
| Hasbara Fellowships | Support empowerment of the community of jewish and zionist student activists | $1,000 |
| Chabad of Clinton | Support to jewish students | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Kim R Sands
- Martin Sands
- Jeffrey A Zaluda
Questions people ask
Does Kim and Martin Sands Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kim and Martin Sands Family Foundation Inc give?
$169,623 in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Kim and Martin Sands Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Kim R Sands (Director), Martin Sands (Director) and Jeffrey A Zaluda (Director).
What does Kim and Martin Sands Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and science and research.