The Poudre Sand Fund
Preselected recipients only
The Poudre Sand Fund is a private foundation in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $231,815 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $6,930 and the largest $27,500. 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$231,815
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$6,930
- Largest grant$27,500
- Assets$5.6 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $191,554 the year before.
25% 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 | $199,082 | 21 | $4.4 million |
| 2024 | $191,554 | 22 | $4.9 million |
| 2025 | $231,815 | 26 | $5.6 million |
How to apply
The Poudre Sand 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.
What The Poudre Sand Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 17 | $149,062 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $37,500 |
| New York | 1 | $15,317 |
| California | 2 | $11,605 |
| Illinois | 1 | $6,360 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,324 |
| Utah | 1 | $5,102 |
| Missouri | 1 | $1,545 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center | Aya integrative medicine | $27,500 |
| Colorado Doula Project | General | $23,175 |
| Habitat for Humanity Fort Collins | General | $22,878 |
| Food Bank for Larimer County | General | $17,767 |
| Crossroads Safehouse | General | $15,435 |
| Medical Debt Resolution DBA Undue Medical Debt | General | $15,317 |
| Longmont Meals on Wheels | General | $11,439 |
| The Matthews House | General | $10,000 |
| Ukraine House DC Foundation | United24 - medical aid | $10,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Fort Collins | General | $9,750 |
| Gambia Rising Charitable Trust | Wame | $8,000 |
| Rocky Mountain High School | Mock trial | $7,751 |
| Disabled Resource Services | General | $7,500 |
| Elevated Access Inc | General | $6,360 |
| Remote Area Medical | General | $5,324 |
| Noco Humane Society | Larimer campus | $5,260 |
| Cobalt Foundation | General | $5,199 |
| Habitat for Humanity of the St Vrain Valley | General | $5,199 |
| Cold Case Foundation | General | $5,102 |
| Gambia Rising Charitable Trust | General | $3,605 |
| Rocky Mountain High School | German club | $3,101 |
| ACLU Foundation of Colorado | General | $2,000 |
| Operation BBQ Relief | General | $1,545 |
| Longmont Humane Society | General | $1,063 |
| We Don't Waste | General | $1,029 |
| First United Methodist Church of Fort Collins | Prayer shawl ministry | $516 |
Officers and trustees
- David A Braun
- Beth Ellen Dixon
- Samuel K Braun
- Sharra Baeighkley
Questions people ask
Does The Poudre Sand Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Poudre Sand Fund give?
$231,815 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $6,930.
Who runs The Poudre Sand Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists David A Braun (Director/President), Beth Ellen Dixon (Director/Treasurer), Samuel K Braun (Director/Secretary) and Sharra Baeighkley (Director).
What does The Poudre Sand Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, food and hunger and housing and homelessness.