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The Finninsula Foundation Inc Co Ted Sandler

Preselected recipients only Greenwich, Connecticut · EIN 061560044

The Finninsula Foundation Inc Co Ted Sandler is a private foundation in Greenwich, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $30,000 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $8,700. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $29,046 the year before.

58% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$29,04617$429,799
2024$30,00024$452,051

How to apply

The Finninsula Foundation Inc Co Ted Sandler 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Finninsula Foundation Inc Co Ted Sandler funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Washington.

StateGrantsAmount
Washington13$19,850
Oregon3$7,500
California2$750
New York2$550
Connecticut1$500
Tennessee1$500
Texas1$250
Virginia1$100

Grants paid in 2024

All 24 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
St Christophers Church
Olympia, WA
General contribution$8,700
New Market Skills Center
Tumwater, WA
General contribution$5,000
Jefferson Public Radio
Ashland, OR
General contribution$2,500
Rogue Valley Manor Foundation
Medford, OR
General contribution$2,500
Southern Oregon Public Television
Medford, OR
General contribution$2,500
Olympia Coalition Ecosystems Preservation
Olympia, WA
General contribution$1,500
Griffin School Foundation
Olympia, WA
General contribution$1,000
Veterans Memorial Museum
Chehalis, WA
General contribution$1,000
Olympia Rotary Foundation
Olympia, WA
General contribution$500
Jolt News Organization
Tumwater, WA
General contribution$500
St Judes Childrens Hospital
Memphis, TN
General contribution$500
Focus
New Canaan, CT
General contribution$500
Mexican Medical Inc
Lemon Grove, CA
General contribution$500
Rotary Foundation of South Puget Sound
Olympia, WA
General contribution$500
Doctors Without Borders
New York, NY
General contribution$300
Community Foundation of South Puget Sound
Olympia, WA
General contribution$250
All Foundation of Wa
Seattle, WA
General contribution$250
Bible Study Fellowship
San Antonio, TX
General contribution$250
Fordham University Law School
Bronx, NY
General contribution$250
KRBD Radio
Olympia, WA
General contribution$250
Salvation Army
Long Beach, CA
General contribution$250
Lacey Rotary Foundation
Lacey, WA
General contribution$200
Olympia Historical Society
Olympia, WA
General contribution$200
Frog Dog K9 Inc
Chesapeake, VA
General contribution$100

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Finninsula Foundation Inc Co Ted Sandler accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Finninsula Foundation Inc Co Ted Sandler give?

$30,000 in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $500.

Who runs The Finninsula Foundation Inc Co Ted Sandler?

Its 2024 filing lists Frederick W Finn (President-Director), Virginia F Blechman (Vice Pres-Director) and Ted Sandler (Sec/Treas-Director).

What does The Finninsula Foundation Inc Co Ted Sandler fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and education.

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