The Sand Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Sand Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $275,729 in 74 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$275,729
- Number of grants74
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$9.3 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2024 was down from $294,050 the year before.
27% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $294,050 | 82 | $8.8 million |
| 2024 | $275,729 | 74 | $9.3 million |
How to apply
The Sand Foundation 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 The Sand Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Rhode Island.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 27 | $116,229 |
| District of Columbia | 7 | $48,300 |
| California | 18 | $31,700 |
| New York | 8 | $25,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $19,500 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $13,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $4,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $4,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Naval War College Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Newport Art Museum and Art Association | Campus Signage and related costs | $25,000 |
| Georgetown University | AYA Integrative Medicine - Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center | $20,000 |
| Human Rights Campaign Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $15,300 |
| Naval War College Foundation Inc | Charitable Event | $10,029 |
| Newport Art Museum and Art Association | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Newport Festivals Foundation Inc | Free Music Lessons and Underwriting | $10,000 |
| Newport Hospital Foundation Inc | Emergency Department and Rehabilitation | $10,000 |
| PTA California Congress of Parents Teachers & Stud | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| U S Committee for Refugees and Immigrants Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Connecticut College | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Berkeley Public Schools Fund | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Abortion Care Network | General & Unrestricted | $5,500 |
| Anti-Defamation League | combating antisemitism | $5,000 |
| Ashoka | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Newport Art Museum and Art Association | Table of 8 in support of the Summer Art Party | $5,000 |
| Best Buddies International Inc | General & Unrestricted | $4,500 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America | General & Unrestricted | $4,500 |
| Braverhood LTD | General & Unrestricted | $4,500 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights Inc | General & Unrestricted | $4,500 |
| Childfund International Inc | General & Unrestricted | $4,500 |
| Covenant House | General & Unrestricted | $4,500 |
| Project Hospitality Inc | General & Unrestricted | $4,500 |
| Congregation Sons of Israel and David | President's Circle | $3,000 |
| Euki Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Soma West Community Benefit District | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Martin Luther King Community Center Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Mary C Wheeler School Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | Abortion access | $2,500 |
| Rhode Island Arts Foundation at Newport Incorporat | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Aquidneck Land Trust | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Grub Street Inc | Lit Up - A Community Celebration and Fundraiser | $2,000 |
| Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Preservation Society of Newport County | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Rhode Island Community Food Bank Association | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Save the Bay Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Yale University | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Providence Athenaeum | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Access Reproductive Justice | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Alexander Braun Schoenfeld
- Barbara B Schoenfeld
- Gordon Schoenfeld
- Larry J Schoenfeld
- Max Schoenfeld
Questions people ask
Does The Sand Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Sand Foundation give?
$275,729 in tax year 2024, across 74 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Sand Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Alexander Braun Schoenfeld (Dir), Barbara B Schoenfeld (Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas), Gordon Schoenfeld (Dir) and Larry J Schoenfeld (Dir, VP) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Sand Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.