Private foundation · EIN 95-4835654 · Woodland Hls, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Fred Sands Family 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 12 grants paid, $234K total, median $6,000.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
12
$234K
Median grant
$6,000
Stays in CA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.4M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mmac Community Support FoundationMilwaukee, WIGeneral operating budget$100K
America FIRST Policy InstituteArlington, VAGeneral operating budget$75K
Council for National PolicyWashington, DCGeneral operating budget$17K
American Conservative Union FoundatAlexandria, VAGeneral operating budget$15K
Life Center Ministries InternationaHarrisburg, PAGeneral operating budget$10K
The Tree of Life Foundation IntlWest Palm Beach, FLGeneral operating budget$10K
American Red Cross - Palm BeachWest Palm Beach, FLGeneral operating budget$2,000
Council of American AmbassadorsWashington, DCGeneral operating budget$2,000
Daily Caller News FoundationWashington, DCGeneral operating budget$1,000
Healing Tree InternationalHarrisburg, PAGeneral operating budget$1,000
Key FellowshipEnola, PAGeneral operating budget$1,000
Garden Conservancy IncGarrison, NYGeneral operating budget$250

By state: Wisconsin 1 · Virginia 2 · District of Columbia 3 · Pennsylvania 3 · Florida 2 · New York 1

About this foundation

Fred Sands Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Woodland Hls, California, administered in care of Fred C Sands, tax-exempt since 2001. 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 Fred Sands Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Fred Sands Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $234K across 12 grants, a median of $6,000.

Where does Fred Sands Family Foundation give?

Wisconsin (1 grants), Virginia (2 grants), District of Columbia (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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