The Notsew Orm Sands Foundation
Accepts applications
The Notsew Orm Sands Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $9.0 million in 7 grants; the typical grant was $1.0 million and the largest $5.3 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$9.0 million
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$1.0 million
- Largest grant$5.3 million
- Assets$59.1 million
- New grantees86%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.6 million the year before.
86% 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 | $4.6 million | 4 | $63.2 million |
| 2024 | $9.0 million | 7 | $59.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Notsew Orm Sands Foundation 92 Washburn Hill Road, Lyme, NH 03768 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (210) 341-9400 |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | See Attachment 19 |
What The Notsew Orm Sands Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Texas. It also paid $1.3 million in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 1 | $5.3 million |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $1.3 million |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Vermont | 1 | $280,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of St Thomas | General support | $5.3 million |
| University of Kent | General support | $1.3 million |
| Yale University Development | Support for dr.allison galavanis research into mitigating COVID 19 and other outbreaks | $1.0 million |
| Oceana Inc | General support | $1.0 million |
| Maliasili Initiatives Inc | General support | $280,000 |
| Frankfurt Zoological Society US Inc | General support | $250,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | General support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Garfield Mitchell
- Melissa Baron Murdoch
- Pilar Bauta
Questions people ask
Does The Notsew Orm Sands Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See Attachment 19.
How much does The Notsew Orm Sands Foundation give?
$9.0 million in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $1.0 million.
Who runs The Notsew Orm Sands Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Garfield Mitchell (Director), Melissa Baron Murdoch (Director) and Pilar Bauta (Director).
What does The Notsew Orm Sands Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.