Blue Sands Foundation
Accepts applications
Blue Sands Foundation is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.0 million in 27 grants; the typical grant was $8,751 and the largest $1.5 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.0 million
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$8,751
- Largest grant$1.5 million
- Assets$17.6 million
- New grantees61%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.1 million the year before.
61% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.1 million | 25 | $9.6 million |
| 2024 | $2.0 million | 27 | $17.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Hossein Fateh 1212 New York Ave NW No 1000, Washington, DC 20005 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (202) 262-9244 |
| What to submit | Online application through website |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Blue Sands Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York. It also paid $1.8 million in 16 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $84,481 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $53,837 |
| California | 2 | $51,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $42,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Great Ormond Street Hospital Childrens Charity | General donation | $1.5 million |
| Eton College | General donation | $64,713 |
| Aiglon College Association | E-bike program | $58,907 |
| Stars in the Dark by the Giving Back Fund | Pledge | $50,000 |
| Barnard College - Columbia University | Tuition support | $46,061 |
| The College of Wooster | General donation | $42,000 |
| Prior's Field School | Tuition support | $30,920 |
| Swiss School of Tourism | Tuition support | $30,672 |
| New York University | General donation | $30,000 |
| Frensham Heights School | Tuition support | $26,330 |
| The University of Law LTD | Tuition support | $14,673 |
| Sarl Cap Immo Var | Housing | $10,823 |
| Madame Francoise Stoltz | Housing support | $9,720 |
| Churcher's College Junior School | Tuition support | $8,751 |
| The Lee Strasberg Theatrical and Film Institute | Tuition support | $8,420 |
| L'ecole de Marketing Communication Digital Inside | Tuition support | $7,669 |
| Lyce'e Francais de Madrid | Tuition support | $6,496 |
| The George Washington University | General donation | $6,000 |
| Individual | Housing | $5,414 |
| Societe Monique Cardi | Housing | $5,251 |
| Emilleis Banque Societe Monique Cardi | General donation | $2,694 |
| Individual | Housing | $1,783 |
| Foncia Toulon - Toulon Montebello | General donation | $1,280 |
| Room to Read | Reading program | $1,000 |
| Individual | Housing | $821 |
| Association Show Vivant Che M Sidibe Thais Albouy | General donation | $454 |
| Individual | School fees | $307 |
Officers and trustees
- Christopher Warnke
- Dalia Fateh
- Eric Hirsch
- Hossein Fateh
- Leandro Alves
Questions people ask
Does Blue Sands Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Blue Sands Foundation give?
$2.0 million in tax year 2024, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $8,751.
Who runs Blue Sands Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Christopher Warnke (Director), Dalia Fateh (Director), Eric Hirsch (Director) and Hossein Fateh (Executive Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Blue Sands Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, education and housing and homelessness.