Private foundation · EIN 04-6935804 · Cambridge, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Sand County Charitable Tr

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 6 grants paid, $144K total, median $23K. 50% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
6
$144K
Median grant
$23K
Stays in MA
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.2M

Grants paid in 2025

6 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Generation CitizenBoston, MAEducational$40K
Environmental Defense FundNew York, NYEnvironmental$25K
Natural Resources Defense CouncilMerrifield, VAEnvironmental$25K
Ceres IncBoston, MACharitable$20K
EarthjusticeWashington, DCEnvironmental$20K
Appalachian Mountain ClubBoston, MAEnvironmental$14K

By state: Massachusetts 3 · New York 1 · Virginia 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Sand County Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Cambridge, Massachusetts, administered in care of John Tyler Assoc, tax-exempt since 2002. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Sand County Charitable Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Sand County Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $144K across 6 grants, a median of $23K.

Where does Sand County Charitable Tr give?

Massachusetts (3 grants), New York (1 grants), Virginia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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