Sands Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sands Family Foundation is a private foundation in Dedham, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $32,142 in 35 grants; the typical grant was $100 and the largest $10,000. 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$32,142
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$100
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees89%
Giving in 2025 was up from $13,947 the year before.
89% 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 | $47,585 | 9 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $13,947 | 8 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $32,142 | 35 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Sands 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 Sands Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 15 | $15,792 |
| Washington | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $800 |
| Florida | 3 | $400 |
| New York | 3 | $400 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $350 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $300 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MHHS Foundation | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| The Julie Fund | Unrestricted gift | $5,300 |
| West End House | Unrestricted gift | $5,080 |
| Temple Beth Shalom | Unrestricted gift | $2,652 |
| Sinai Hospital | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| Jefferson Foundation | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| St Jude Hospital | Unrestricted gift | $800 |
| Home for Little Wanderers | Unrestricted gift | $700 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation | Unrestricted gift | $600 |
| Autism Speaks | Unrestricted gift | $350 |
| American Heart Association | Unrestricted gift | $205 |
| Boston Childrens | Unrestricted gift | $200 |
| Dana Farber Jimmy Fund | Unrestricted gift | $200 |
| Feed the Hungry Family | Unrestricted gift | $200 |
| Shriners Hospital | Unrestricted gift | $200 |
| Tunnels to Towers | Unrestricted gift | $200 |
| Safe Passage | Unrestricted gift | $155 |
| American Cancer Society | Unrestricted gift | $100 |
| American Red Cross | Unrestricted gift | $100 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Unrestricted gift | $100 |
| Disabled American Veterans | Unrestricted gift | $100 |
| Feed the Children | Unrestricted gift | $100 |
| Feeding America | Unrestricted gift | $100 |
| Food for the Poor | Unrestricted gift | $100 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | Unrestricted gift | $100 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Unrestricted gift | $100 |
| Humane Society of the United States | Unrestricted gift | $100 |
| Lazarus House Ministries | Unrestricted gift | $100 |
| March of Dimes Foundation | Unrestricted gift | $100 |
| Salvation Army | Unrestricted gift | $100 |
| Save the Children Federation | Unrestricted gift | $100 |
| Scholarhsip America | Unrestricted gift | $100 |
| Smile Train | Unrestricted gift | $100 |
| Special Olympics | Unrestricted gift | $100 |
| United Service Organization | Unrestricted gift | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Gerald Sands
- Lucille Sands
- Steven J Sands
- David Sands
- Donna Ramsdell
Questions people ask
Does Sands Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sands Family Foundation give?
$32,142 in tax year 2025, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $100.
Who runs Sands Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gerald Sands (Trustee), Lucille Sands (Trustee), Steven J Sands (Trustee) and David Sands (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Sands Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and disability.