Sand Dollar W Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sand Dollar W Foundation is a private foundation in Newport, Rhode Island. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.1 million in 12 grants; the typical grant was $2,750 and the largest $1.1 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$2.1 million
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$2,750
- Largest grant$1.1 million
- Assets$0
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2024 was up from $135,103 the year before.
64% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $135,103 | 22 | $304,786 |
| 2024 | $2.1 million | 12 | $0 |
How to apply
Sand Dollar W 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 Sand Dollar W Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 2 | $2.0 million |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $27,750 |
| New York | 3 | $7,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $375 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable Fund | Unrestricted | $1.1 million |
| Schwab Charitable Fund | Unrestricted | $933,651 |
| The Fessenden School | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Alexander Twilight Academy | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Millbrook School | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Homes for Our Troops | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Roca Kidz Club | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Skidmore College | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Island Institute | Unrestricted | $375 |
| Country Club Employee Education Fund | Unrestricted | $150 |
| The Lee Albright Scholarship Fund | Unrestricted | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeremy Wintersteen
- Laurence Wintersteen
Questions people ask
Does Sand Dollar W Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sand Dollar W Foundation give?
$2.1 million in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $2,750.
Who runs Sand Dollar W Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jeremy Wintersteen (Officer, Secretary, Director) and Laurence Wintersteen (Treasurer, Director).
What does Sand Dollar W Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.