Grants paid in 2025
41 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of St ThomasSt Paul, MN | Unrestricted charitable grant | $75K |
| Ujamaa PlaceSt Paul, MN | Unrestricted charitable grant | $70K |
| African American Child Wellness InstituteMinneapolis, MN | Unrestricted charitable grant | $50K |
| Washington UniversitySt Louis, MO | Unrestricted charitable grant | $50K |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of the Twin CitiesSt Paul, MN | Unrestricted charitable grant | $40K |
| Crescent CoveBrooklyn Center, MN | Unrestricted charitable grant | $40K |
| Constellation FundMinneapolis, MN | Unrestricted charitable grant | $35K |
| AeonMinneapolis, MN | Unrestricted charitable grant | $30K |
| Eden Prairie Community FoundationEden Prairie, MN | Unrestricted charitable grant | $30K |
| Planned Parenthood of Minnesota NorthSt Paul, MN | Unrestricted charitable grant | $30K |
| Summit Academy OicMinneapolis, MN | Unrestricted charitable grant | $25K |
| Veap IncBloomington, MN | Unrestricted charitable grant | $25K |
| Achieve Twin CitiesEagan, MN | Unrestricted charitable grant | $20K |
| Beacon Interfaith HousingSt Paul, MN | Unrestricted charitable grant | $20K |
| Forest Park Forever IncSt Louis, MT | Unrestricted charitable grant | $20K |
| Legal Rights Center IncorporatedMinneapolis, MN | Unrestricted charitable grant | $20K |
| People Reaching Out to Other PeopleEden Prairie, MN | Unrestricted charitable grant | $20K |
| Simpson Housing Services IncMinneapolis, MN | Unrestricted charitable grant | $20K |
| Twin Cities Habitat for HumanitySt Paul, MN | Unrestricted charitable grant | $20K |
| YMCAMinneapolis, MN | Unrestricted charitable grant | $20K |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation IncNew York, NY | Unrestricted charitable grant | $15K |
| Can Do CaninesNew Hope, MN | Unrestricted charitable grant | $15K |
| Cardinal Glennon Children's HospitalSt Louis, MO | Unrestricted charitable grant | $15K |
| Domestic Abuse ProjectMinneapolis, MN | Unrestricted charitable grant | $15K |
| Make a Wish FoundationPhoenix, AZ | Unrestricted charitable grant | $15K |
| National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and DepressionNew York, NY | Unrestricted charitable grant | $15K |
| Ocean Blue Project IncCorvallis, OR | Unrestricted charitable grant | $15K |
| Paws ChicagoChicago, IL | Unrestricted charitable grant | $15K |
| Planned Parenthood Great RiversSt Louis, MO | Unrestricted charitable grant | $15K |
| President and Trustees of BatesLewiston, ME | Unrestricted charitable grant | $15K |
| St Jude Childrens Research HospitalMemphis, TN | Unrestricted charitable grant | $15K |
| The Curators of the University of MissouriColumbia, MO | Unrestricted charitable grant | $15K |
| The Saint Louis Zoo FoundationSt Louis, MT | Heim wild care park pledge | $15K |
| Washburn Center for ChildrenMinneapolis, MN | Unrestricted charitable grant | $15K |
| Wild Canid Survival & ResearchEureka, MT | Unrestricted charitable grant | $15K |
| American Immigration CouncilWashington, DC | Unrestricted charitable grant | $10K |
| Americans for Immigrant JusticeMiami, FL | Unrestricted charitable grant | $10K |
| Children's Hospital and Clinics of MinnesotaMinneapolis, MN | Unrestricted charitable grant | $10K |
| Hennepin Theatre TrustMinneapolis, MN | Unrestricted charitable grant | $10K |
| Quest Scholars ProgramPalo Alto, CA | Unrestricted charitable grant | $10K |
| Minnesota Orchestral AssociationMinneapolis, MN | Unrestricted charitable grant | $5,000 |
By state: Minnesota 24 · Missouri 4 · Montana 3 · New York 2 · Arizona 1 · Oregon 1
About this foundation
Sandcastle Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, administered in care of Brenda K Heim, tax-exempt since 2018. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
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 $940K across 41 grants, a median of $15K.
Where does Sandcastle Foundation give?
Minnesota (24 grants), Missouri (4 grants), Montana (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
More foundations near Eden Prairie that accept applications
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret a Cargill Foundationsince 2014 | Eden Prairie, MN | $147M312 grants · 2024 | $250K | Preselected only | $3.3B |
| United Health Foundationsince 1999 | Eden Prairie, MN | $50M57 grants · 2024 | $250K | Preselected only | $80M |
| Flaherty Family Foundationsince 1991 | Eden Prairie, MN | $1.3M4 grants · 2024 | $102K | Preselected only | $23M |
| Carl and Aune Lind Family Foundationsince 1984 | Eden Prairie, MN | $302K29 grants · 2024 | $5,000 | Yes | $8.3M |
| Jeff and Julie Verdoorn Foundationsince 2025 | Eden Prairie, MN | — | — | Preselected only | $7.2M |
| William C Schmoker Family Foundationsince 1994 | Eden Prairie, MN | $447K6 grants · 2025 | $38K | Yes | $6.9M |
| Butzow Family Foundationsince 2007 | Eden Prairie, MN | $380K22 grants · 2025 | $15K | Preselected only | $6.3M |
| Anderson Foundationsince 1999 | Eden Prairie, MN | $1.0M53 grants · 2025 | $10K | Preselected only | $5.2M |