Frank and Brinna Sands Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Frank and Brinna Sands Foundation is a private foundation in East Thetford, Vermont. In tax year 2024 it gave $91,200 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $25,000. 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$91,200
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was up from $51,600 the year before.
56% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $32,675 | 16 | $1.7 million |
| 2023 | $51,600 | 20 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $91,200 | 23 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
Frank and Brinna Sands 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 Frank and Brinna Sands Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Vermont.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 12 | $50,650 |
| New Hampshire | 6 | $20,550 |
| New York | 3 | $14,500 |
| Utah | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Valley Agricultural Association | Campaign for Norwich Farmers Market | $25,000 |
| Village Health Works | Unrestricted Support | $10,000 |
| Dartmouth College | Dartmouth College Fund | $5,800 |
| Darmouth-Hitchcock Health | Friends of Dartmouth Cancer Center | $5,500 |
| NH Public Radio | Unrestricted Support | $5,000 |
| Upper Valley Haven | Unrestricted Support | $5,000 |
| Upper Valley Trails Alliance | $3,500 unrestricted; $1,500 Thetford Trails Team | $5,000 |
| Vermont Public | Unrestricted Support | $5,000 |
| Wildlands Network | Fall 2025 Three-Borders workshop | $5,000 |
| Middlebury College | Unrestricted Support | $4,000 |
| Mountain Lake PBS | Unrestricted Support | $3,500 |
| University of Vermont Foundation | Center for Sustainable Agriculture Fund | $2,500 |
| Upper Valley Music Center | Unrestricted Support | $2,500 |
| Maynard House | Unrestricted Support | $1,500 |
| Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium | Unrestricted Support | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | Unrestricted Support | $1,000 |
| Vermont Institute of Natural Science | Unrestricted Support | $1,000 |
| Vermont Land Trust | Unrestricted Support | $1,000 |
| Vermont Law and Graduate School | Unrestricted Support | $750 |
| Gulf of Maine Research Institute | Unrestricted Support | $500 |
| Lucy Makenzie Humane Society | Unrestricted Support | $250 |
| Upper Valley Humane Society | Unrestricted Support | $250 |
| Norwich Public Library Association | Unrestricted Support | $150 |
Officers and trustees
- Conrad Reining
- Brinna B Sands
- Frank E Sands II
Questions people ask
Does Frank and Brinna Sands Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Frank and Brinna Sands Foundation give?
$91,200 in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Frank and Brinna Sands Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Conrad Reining (Director/Manager), Brinna B Sands (President & Director) and Frank E Sands II (V. President/Secretary/Director).
What does Frank and Brinna Sands Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and arts and culture.