Sand County Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Sand County Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $144,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $22,500 and the largest $40,000. 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$144,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$22,500
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$3.3 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $140,000 the year before.
50% of its 2025 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 | $130,000 | 5 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $140,000 | 4 | $2.9 million |
| 2025 | $144,000 | 6 | $3.3 million |
How to apply
Sand County Charitable Trust 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 Sand County Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 3 | $74,000 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Generation Citizen | Educational | $40,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Environmental | $25,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | Environmental | $25,000 |
| Ceres Inc | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Earthjustice | Environmental | $20,000 |
| Appalachian Mountain Club | Environmental | $14,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Laurie Burt
Questions people ask
Does Sand County Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sand County Charitable Trust give?
$144,000 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $22,500.
Who runs Sand County Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Laurie Burt (Trustee).
What does Sand County Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.