Sheldon J Sandman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sheldon J Sandman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Siesta Key, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $38,576 in 53 grants; the typical grant was $150 and the largest $12,560. 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$38,576
- Number of grants53
- Typical grant$150
- Largest grant$12,560
- Assets$561,485
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2024 was down from $44,711 the year before.
23% 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 | $44,711 | 116 | $484,519 |
| 2024 | $38,576 | 53 | $561,485 |
How to apply
Sheldon J Sandman 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 Sheldon J Sandman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 30 | $25,324 |
| California | 2 | $7,390 |
| New York | 4 | $2,200 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $1,450 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $650 |
| Florida | 2 | $350 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $250 |
| Indiana | 1 | $200 |
| Georgia | 1 | $150 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $114 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Am Shalom | Religious understanding | $12,560 |
| Temple Isaiah | Religious Understanding | $6,890 |
| Jewish United Fund | Community support | $5,680 |
| Cure SMA | Medical Research | $1,300 |
| US Holocaust Museum | Museum | $1,200 |
| World Jewish Congress | Public policy | $1,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | Religious understanding | $850 |
| St Judes Hospital | Medical | $650 |
| American Friends of Magen Dav | Medical research | $600 |
| Hadassah The Woman's Zionist Org of | Medical | $600 |
| Am Yisrael | Religious understanding | $550 |
| B'nai B'rith International | Religious understanding | $500 |
| Lymphoma Research Foundation | Medical research | $500 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Center | Public policy | $500 |
| Leukemia Lymphoma Society | Medical research | $350 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Assoc | Medical research | $250 |
| Jewish Federation of Milwaukee | Community support | $250 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Medical research | $250 |
| American Heart Assoc | Medical research | $225 |
| ALS Foundation | Medical Research | $225 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | Art museum | $210 |
| Indiana University Foundation | Education | $200 |
| March of Dimes | Medical research | $200 |
| Lincolnwood Jewish Congregation | Religious understanding | $200 |
| Leukemia Research Foundation | Medical Research | $200 |
| Chicago Botanic Gardens | Nature | $199 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Community support | $150 |
| Disabled American Veterans | Veterans | $114 |
| The Eisenhower Foundation | Museum | $110 |
| Alzheimers Association | Medical research | $100 |
| American Red Cross | Community support | $100 |
| American Cancer Society | Medical research | $100 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Medical research | $100 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | Medical research | $100 |
| Ort America | Education | $100 |
| The Ark | Elderly | $100 |
| WDCB Public Radio | Arts | $100 |
| American Kidney Fund | Medical | $100 |
| ALS Association | Medical research | $100 |
| Israel Cancer Research Fund | Medical Research | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Sheldon J Sandman
- Lynne R Sandman
- Daniel Sandman
Questions people ask
Does Sheldon J Sandman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sheldon J Sandman Family Foundation give?
$38,576 in tax year 2024, across 53 grants, with a typical grant of $150.
Who runs Sheldon J Sandman Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Sheldon J Sandman (President), Lynne R Sandman (Secretary/TREAS) and Daniel Sandman (Director).
What does Sheldon J Sandman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and science and research.