Harvey & Phyllis Sandler Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Harvey & Phyllis Sandler Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Boca Raton, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $5.9 million in 22 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $1.7 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$5.9 million
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$1.7 million
- Assets$4.5 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was down from $10.8 million the year before.
38% of its 2025 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 | $822,255 | 16 | $3.9 million |
| 2024 | $10.8 million | 22 | $9.8 million |
| 2025 | $5.9 million | 22 | $4.5 million |
How to apply
Harvey & Phyllis Sandler 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 Harvey & Phyllis Sandler Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 15 | $5.9 million |
| New York | 2 | $19,800 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $3,600 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $2,700 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $2,700 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rubin Family Charitable Foundation | DAFcharitable purpose | $1.7 million |
| Ross Charitable Foundation | DAFcharitable purpose | $1.7 million |
| Individual | DAFcharitable purpose | $1.7 million |
| FAU Foundation | charitable purposes | $450,000 |
| Jewish Federation of SPB | charitable purposes | $85,000 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital | charitable purpose | $67,500 |
| Ruth Rales Jewish Family Service | charitable purposes | $51,000 |
| Adolph & Rose Levis JCC | Charitable Purposes | $50,000 |
| Jafco | charitable purpose | $40,914 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | charitable purposes | $18,000 |
| Israel Tennis & Edu Centers | charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Congreation B'Nai Israel | charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| US Holocaust Memorial | charitable purpose | $3,600 |
| Students Supporting Israel | charitable purpose | $2,700 |
| Friends of Yashar LaChaya | charitable purpose | $2,700 |
| Friends of the Israel Defence Force | charitable purpose | $1,800 |
| Morgan Pressel Foundation | charitable purposes | $1,700 |
| Caron Treatment Centers | charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Impact 100 | charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Spark Youth | charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Experience Camps | charitable purpose | $500 |
| Trustbridge | charitable purpose | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Robin Rubin
- Amy Ross
- Gary Rubin
Questions people ask
Does Harvey & Phyllis Sandler Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Harvey & Phyllis Sandler Foundation Inc give?
$5.9 million in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Harvey & Phyllis Sandler Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Robin Rubin (Director/ Pres), Amy Ross (Director/ VP) and Gary Rubin (Director/ SecTr).
What does Harvey & Phyllis Sandler Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and youth programs.