Sandel Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sandel Family Foundation is a private foundation in Brooklyn, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $129,680 in 39 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$129,680
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$3.1 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2025 was up from $91,430 the year before.
39% of its 2025 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 | $156,075 | 39 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $91,430 | 34 | $2.6 million |
| 2025 | $129,680 | 39 | $3.1 million |
How to apply
Sandel 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 Sandel Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 23 | $62,198 |
| New York | 11 | $45,300 |
| Colorado | 1 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $11,757 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of Ben Gurion Univ | General support | $20,000 |
| Aorn Foundation | General support | $15,000 |
| Cedars Sinai | General support | $15,000 |
| American Friends of Tel Aviv Univer | General support | $10,000 |
| Jewish Free Loan Association | General support | $6,000 |
| Lafd | General support | $6,000 |
| Friends of the Idf | General support | $5,000 |
| J Street Education Fund | General public support | $5,000 |
| Los Angeles Emergency Preparedness | General support | $5,000 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum | General public support | $5,000 |
| Partners for Progressive Israel | General support | $3,000 |
| Coyote Club Girls Soccer | General support | $2,900 |
| American Jewish University | General support | $2,500 |
| Americans for Peace Now | General support | $2,500 |
| Harmony Project | General support | $2,500 |
| L A C M A | General support | $2,500 |
| UCLA | General support | $2,500 |
| USC Marshall Foundation | General support | $2,500 |
| The Frick Collection | General support | $2,250 |
| Boys and Gils Club of Hollywood | General support | $2,000 |
| La Food Bank | General support | $2,000 |
| A Place Called Home | General support | $1,500 |
| Israel Film Festival | General support | $1,500 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art | General support | $1,380 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art | General support | $1,250 |
| ACLU | General support | $1,000 |
| Amnesty International | General support | $1,000 |
| Boys & Girls of Malibu | General support | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General public support | $1,000 |
| Jwish World Watch | General support | $1,000 |
| Tarzana Providence Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Keshet Chaim Dance Ensemble | General public support | $750 |
| City Harvest | General support | $500 |
| Judj | General support | $500 |
| Malibu Foundation | General support | $500 |
| American Humane Society | General support | $393 |
| ASPCA | General support | $300 |
| Lacpca | General support | $275 |
| World Wild Life Fund | General public support | $257 |
Officers and trustees
- Tali Sandel
- Ari Sandel
- Joyce Sandel
- Dan Sandel
- Lee Sandel
- Maya Sandel
Questions people ask
Does Sandel Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sandel Family Foundation give?
$129,680 in tax year 2025, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Sandel Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Tali Sandel (Ceo/Presiden), Ari Sandel (Cfo/Treasure), Joyce Sandel (Secretary) and Dan Sandel (Chairperson) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Sandel Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, faith communities and education.