Private foundation · EIN 46-0911329 · Omaha, Nebraska · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Sandcastle Foundation

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: 11 grants paid, $60K total, median $6,000.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
11
$60K
Median grant
$6,000
Stays in NE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.6M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Haywood Christian Ministry IncWaynesville, NCUnrestricted charitable grant$7,500
Haywood Community College FoundationClyde, NCUnrestricted charitable grant$7,500
Lifeworks ServicesWaynesville, NCUnrestricted charitable grant$7,500
Cofan Survival FundOak Park, ILUnrestricted charitable grant$7,000
Nourishing HopeChicago, ILUnrestricted charitable grant$7,000
Paws ChicagoChicago, ILUnrestricted charitable grant$6,000
All Saints Episcopal ChurchChicago, ILUnrestricted charitable grant$5,000
Friends of NorthsideChicago, ILUnrestricted charitable grant$5,000
Ravenswood Community ServicesChicago, ILUnrestricted charitable grant$5,000
Ieee Smart VillagePiscataway, NJUnrestricted charitable grant$2,000
Alzheimers AssocChicago, ILUnrestricted charitable grant$200

By state: Illinois 7 · North Carolina 3 · New Jersey 1

About this foundation

Sandcastle Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Omaha, Nebraska, administered in care of Michael D Jones, tax-exempt since 2012. 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 Sandcastle Foundation 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 Sandcastle Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $60K across 11 grants, a median of $6,000.

Where does Sandcastle Foundation give?

Illinois (7 grants), North Carolina (3 grants), New Jersey (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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