Sandor Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sandor Family Foundation is a private foundation in Sarasota, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $486,200 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $85,000. 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$486,200
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$85,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees77%
Giving in 2024 was up from $117,500 the year before.
77% 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 | $117,500 | 13 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $486,200 | 26 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Sandor Family 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 Sandor Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 13 | $347,000 |
| California | 3 | $45,000 |
| Illinois | 4 | $26,200 |
| Arizona | 1 | $25,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $20,000 |
| New York | 2 | $15,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $5,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Inc | General operating support | $85,000 |
| Ringling College of Art and Design Inc | General operating support | $76,000 |
| The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee Inc | General operating support | $55,000 |
| Asolo Theatre Inc | General operating support | $30,000 |
| The Book Truck Inc | General operating support | $25,000 |
| University of Arkansas Foundation Inc | General operating support | $25,000 |
| The Paideia School Inc | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Temple Emanu-Ei | General operating support | $18,000 |
| The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art Foundation Incorporated | General operating support | $17,000 |
| Florida Studio Theatre Inc | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation Inc | Richard and ellen sandor family magnet nursing education fund & support of continuing education for a nursing student. | $11,000 |
| All Faiths Food Bank Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
| American Friends of the Musee Dorsay | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Diocese of Venice in Florida Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Evergreen Climate Innovations | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Kissick Family Foundation | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation | Home run derby | $10,000 |
| Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe of Florida Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | General operating support | $6,200 |
| Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Facets Multi-Media Incorporated | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Key Chorale Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| The Circus Arts Conservatory Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| The Eyebeam Atelier Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | General operating support | $5,000 |
| University of Oklahoma Foundation Inc | General operating support | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard L Sandor
- Ellen Sandor
- Julie Sandor
- Jack Ludden
- Penya Sandor
- Eric Taub
Questions people ask
Does Sandor Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sandor Family Foundation give?
$486,200 in tax year 2024, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Sandor Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard L Sandor (Director & President), Ellen Sandor (Director & Secretary), Julie Sandor (Director) and Jack Ludden (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Sandor Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.