Private foundation · EIN 65-0452582 · Boca Raton, Florida

Harvey and Phyllis Sandler Foundation Inc

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: 22 grants paid, $5.9M total, median $5,000. 68% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
22
$5.9M
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in FL
68%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Rubin Family Charitable FoundationBoca Raton, FLDAFcharitable purpose$1.7M
Ross Charitable FoundationBoca Raton, FLDAFcharitable purpose$1.7M
Schnurmacher Family Charitable FounBoca Raton, FLDAFcharitable purpose$1.7M
Fau FoundationBoca Raton, FLcharitable purposes$450K
Jewish Federation of SpbBoca Raton, FLcharitable purposes$85K
Boca Raton Regional HospitalBoca Raton, FLcharitable purpose$68K
Ruth Rales Jewish Family ServiceBoca Raton, FLcharitable purposes$51K
Adolph & Rose Levis JCCBoca Raton, FLCharitable Purposes$50K
JafcoSunrise, FLcharitable purpose$41K
American Friends of Magen David AdomNew York, NYcharitable purposes$18K
Israel Tennis & Edu CentersDeerfield Beach, FLcharitable purpose$5,000
Congreation B'nai IsraelBoca Raton, FLcharitable purpose$5,000
US Holocaust MemorialWashington, DCcharitable purpose$3,600
Students Supporting IsraelMinneapolis, MNcharitable purpose$2,700
Friends of Yashar LachayaEast Brunswik, NJcharitable purpose$2,700
Friends of the Israel Defence ForceNew York, NYcharitable purpose$1,800
Morgan Pressel FoundationDelray Beach, FLcharitable purposes$1,700
Caron Treatment CentersWernersville, PAcharitable purpose$1,000
Impact 100Boca Raton, FLcharitable purpose$1,000
Spark YouthBrandon, FLcharitable purpose$1,000
Experience CampsWestport, CTcharitable purpose$500
TrustbridgeBoca Raton, FLcharitable purpose$500

By state: Florida 15 · New York 2 · District of Columbia 1 · Minnesota 1 · New Jersey 1 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

Harvey and Phyllis Sandler Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Boca Raton, Florida, administered in care of Harvey Sandler, tax-exempt since 1994. 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 Harvey and Phyllis Sandler Foundation Inc 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 Harvey and Phyllis Sandler Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $5.9M across 22 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Harvey and Phyllis Sandler Foundation Inc give?

Florida (15 grants), New York (2 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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