Sandstone Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Sandstone Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $100,700 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $2,250 and the largest $35,000. 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$100,700
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$2,250
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$80,568
- New grantees70%
Giving in 2025 was up from $35,500 the year before.
70% of its 2025 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 | $28,000 | 8 | $191,768 |
| 2024 | $35,500 | 6 | $181,268 |
| 2025 | $100,700 | 10 | $80,568 |
How to apply
Sandstone Foundation Inc 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 Sandstone Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 8 | $97,700 |
| Indiana | 1 | $2,000 |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GPS Education Partners | Program support | $35,000 |
| Museum of Wisconsin Art | Program support | $30,200 |
| Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design Inc | Program support | $20,000 |
| Milwaukee Art Museum | Program support | $5,000 |
| Urban Ecology Center Inc | Program support | $2,500 |
| Economics Wisconsin | Program support | $2,000 |
| Milwaukee School of Engineering | Program support | $2,000 |
| Sojourner Truth House Inc | Program support | $2,000 |
| Meta House Inc | Program support | $1,000 |
| St George Village Botanical Garden of St Croix Inc | Program support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lawrence P Moon
- Judith T Moon
Questions people ask
Does Sandstone Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sandstone Foundation Inc give?
$100,700 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $2,250.
Who runs Sandstone Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Lawrence P Moon (President/Treasurer) and Judith T Moon (Secretary).
What does Sandstone Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.