The Sandy Hill Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Sandy Hill Foundation is a private foundation in Madison, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.9 million in 117 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $500,000. 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$3.9 million
- Number of grants117
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$25.4 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.4 million the year before.
35% 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 | $3.4 million | 123 | $16.8 million |
| 2024 | $3.9 million | 117 | $25.4 million |
How to apply
The Sandy Hill 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 The Sandy Hill Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 59 | $2.5 million |
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $559,500 |
| Florida | 28 | $528,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $60,000 |
| New York | 5 | $50,000 |
| Connecticut | 4 | $40,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $25,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $15,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $15,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of New Jersey | General fund | $500,000 |
| Immaculata University | General fund | $500,000 |
| Foundation for Morristown Medical Center | General fund | $360,000 |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of Paterson | General fund | $350,000 |
| Seton Hall University | General fund | $325,000 |
| Foundation for Morristown Medical Center | General fund | $280,000 |
| Ocean University Medical Center Foundation | General fund | $110,000 |
| El Sol | General fund | $100,000 |
| Seton Hall University - Pirate Blue Athletic Fund | General fund | $100,000 |
| Adorer Missionary Sisters of the Poor Inc | General fund | $50,000 |
| Florida Atlantic University Foundation Inc | General fund | $50,000 |
| Florida Atlantic University Foundation Inc | General fund | $50,000 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation | General fund | $50,000 |
| Eva's Village Inc | General fund | $40,000 |
| The John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | General fund | $35,000 |
| Immaculata University | General fund | $30,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Newark | General fund | $25,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic | General fund | $25,000 |
| Fair Share Housing Development | General fund | $25,000 |
| Integrity House | General fund | $25,000 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor | General fund | $25,000 |
| New Jersey Performing Arts Center | General fund | $25,000 |
| Overlook Foundation | General fund | $25,000 |
| Tri-County Scholarship Fund | General fund | $25,000 |
| United Way of Palm Beach County | General fund | $25,000 |
| Wounded Veterans Relief Fund | General fund | $25,000 |
| Lehigh University | General fund | $23,500 |
| Columbia University Ophthalmology | General fund | $20,000 |
| Diocese of Palm Beach | General fund | $20,000 |
| Market Street Mission | General fund | $20,000 |
| Palm Beach Dramaworks | General fund | $20,000 |
| Franciscan Charities | General fund | $15,000 |
| Livegirl | General fund | $15,000 |
| The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis | General fund | $15,000 |
| Americares | General fund | $10,000 |
| Archdiocese of Newark | General fund | $10,000 |
| Covenant House New Jersey | General fund | $10,000 |
| Covenant House New Jersey | General fund | $10,000 |
| Employment Horizons Inc | General fund | $10,000 |
| Feeding South Florida | General fund | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph Walsh
- Frank E Walsh Jr
- Jeffrey R Walsh
- Mary D Walsh
- Meghan Walsh Cioffi
- Frank E Walsh III
- Maria K Sapol
Questions people ask
Does The Sandy Hill Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Sandy Hill Foundation give?
$3.9 million in tax year 2024, across 117 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Sandy Hill Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Joseph Walsh (President), Frank E Walsh Jr (Chairman), Jeffrey R Walsh (Secretary) and Mary D Walsh (Vice President) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Sandy Hill Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and community development.