How to apply
The foundation invites grant proposals from public charities in northwest florida. The applicant must identify the organization, it's history, proof of exemption, experience and success in accomplishing grants, organizational references, amount of funding desired, the recipient or recipients, whether it will have access to matching funds, a detailed plan of when and how the funds will be spent, a detailed budget, the amounts if any being applied to adminstrative overhead and salaries and it's plan for reporting the results. Contact: Thomas R Becnel, 15000 Emeral Coast Parkway, Destin, Fl, 8503375200, TBECNEL@OUTLOOK.COM Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: The foundation requires interim and final written reports of the results and accomplishments of the grant. The foundation has the right to withhold or modify funding if goals and objections of the grant are not being met.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
Top 15 of 26 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ovan Mwenge LeopordNa, FL | Donation to orphanage in africa, sdi school drive | $40K |
| Sister BarbaraNa, FL | Donation to orphanage in africa | $24K |
| Make-A-WishMaitland, FL | Donation to pay for local children's make a wish | $21K |
| Fr LeonardNa, FL | Donation to orphanage in africa | $12K |
| Dog-Harmony IncMiramar Beach, FL | 2024 grant - children's therapy and training | $10K |
| Winter Garden's FIRST Baptist ChurchWinter Garden, FL | Donation to dawson read- organ transplant | $10K |
| Read Across AfricaWoodstock, GA | General grant for programs | $8,750 |
| Faustine Valentine MoshaNa, FL | Donation to orphanage in africa | $6,000 |
| Children in CrisisFort Walton Beach, FL | Children in crisis | $5,000 |
| Fr OndegoNa, FL | Donation to orphanage in africa | $2,500 |
| Walton County Guardian Ad LitemNa, FL | Christmas gifts for foster children | $1,972 |
| Secluded African Properties TrustNairobi, KE | General donation | $1,688 |
| Walton County Foster KidsNa, FL | Emegency foster children placement | $1,600 |
| Desdelio NkhomaNa, FL | Donation to orphanage in tanzania | $522 |
| Catholic Charities of Nw FloridaFort Walton Beach, FL | Food pantry reimbursement | $372 |
By state: Florida 24 · Georgia 1 · INTL 1
About this foundation
Sandestin Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Miramar Beach, Florida, tax-exempt since 2011. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Sandestin Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. The foundation invites grant proposals from public charities in northwest florida. Deadlines: NONE.
How much does Sandestin Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $179K across 26 grants, a median of $3,750.
Where does Sandestin Foundation give?
Florida (24 grants), Georgia (1 grants), INTL (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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