Sand Dollar Fund
Preselected recipients only
Sand Dollar Fund is a private foundation in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.4 million in 4 grants; the typical grant was $419,702 and the largest $1.5 million. 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$2.4 million
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$419,702
- Largest grant$1.5 million
- Assets$678,315
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.3 million the year before.
25% 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 | $1.3 million | 3 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $2.4 million | 4 | $678,315 |
How to apply
Sand Dollar Fund 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 1 | $1.5 million |
| New York | 1 | $749,403 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $90,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | General operating | $1.5 million |
| Foodcorps Inc | General operating | $749,403 |
| The Resiliency Foundation Inc | General operating | $90,000 |
| One Eleuthera Foundation | General operating | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Marjorie M Findlay
- Geoffrey T Freeman
Questions people ask
Does Sand Dollar Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sand Dollar Fund give?
$2.4 million in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $419,702.
Who runs Sand Dollar Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Marjorie M Findlay (Trustee) and Geoffrey T Freeman (Trustee).