Sandpiper Fund Inc
Preselected recipients only
Sandpiper Fund Inc is a private foundation in New Rochelle, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $320,220 in 103 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$320,220
- Number of grants103
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$5.0 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was up from $271,688 the year before.
11% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $221,390 | 94 | $4.5 million |
| 2024 | $271,688 | 97 | $5.1 million |
| 2025 | $320,220 | 103 | $5.0 million |
How to apply
Sandpiper Fund Inc 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 Sandpiper Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 44 | $134,720 |
| District of Columbia | 21 | $79,000 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $40,000 |
| Massachusetts | 13 | $24,000 |
| California | 9 | $21,000 |
| Maine | 2 | $11,000 |
| Alabama | 3 | $3,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $2,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $2,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Save the Sound | To further donee's exempt purpose | $30,000 |
| Propublica | To further donee's exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Coastx | To further donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA Inc | To further donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Good Food Institute | To further donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | To further donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Open Secrets | To further donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Partners in Health | To further donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Marine Education Center | To further donee's exempt purpose | $9,320 |
| Wichana Foundation | To further donee's exempt purpose | $7,000 |
| Allbritton Journalism Institute | To further donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation | To further donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| American Rivers | To further donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Americares | To further donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Amica Center for Immigration Rights | To further donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Amnesty International USA | To further donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | To further donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Crew (Citizens for Responsibility & Ethics) | To further donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Democracy Forward | To further donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Electronic Frontier Foundation | To further donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | To further donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Government Accountability Project | To further donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Human Rights Watch | To further donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Innocence Project | To further donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Mamaroneck-Larchmont Student Aid Fund | To further donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Mercy University | To further donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| NAACP Legal Defense & Education Fund | To further donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| National Abortion Federation | To further donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Nyclu | To further donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | To further donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Proliteracy Worldwide | To further donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Sea Education Association Annual | To further donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | To further donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Soundwaters | To further donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Uncf | To further donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | To further donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Team for Kids | To further donee's exempt purpose | $3,400 |
| Hudson Park Children's Greenhouse | To further donee's exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| 350ORG | To further donee's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| American Chestnut Foundation | To further donee's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Daniel Scheuer
- Matthew P Scheuer
- Alexander J Scheuer
Questions people ask
Does Sandpiper Fund Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sandpiper Fund Inc give?
$320,220 in tax year 2025, across 103 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Sandpiper Fund Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Daniel Scheuer (President), Matthew P Scheuer (Co-Director) and Alexander J Scheuer (Co-Director).
What does Sandpiper Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and international.