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George H And Estelle M Sands Foundation is a private trust based in PRINCETON, NJ. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is Jeffrey H Sands Trustee. It holds total assets of $72.4M. Annual income is reported at $23.3M. Total assets have grown from $34.3M in 2011 to $70.2M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in New Jersey. According to available records, George H And Estelle M Sands Foundation has made 164 grants totaling $8.3M, with a median grant of $25K. The foundation has distributed between $4.1M and $4.2M annually from 2022 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $520K, with an average award of $51K. The foundation has supported 87 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New Jersey, Colorado, Pennsylvania, which account for 84% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$20K
Average Grant
$57K
Largest Grant
$600K
Based on 65 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
George H And Estelle M Sands Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 164 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NJ, CO, PA.
George H And Estelle M Sands Foundation has distributed a total of $8.3M across 164 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $51K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $520K.
George H And Estelle M Sands Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
George H And Estelle M Sands Foundation is headquartered in PRINCETON, NJ. While based in NJ, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deborah Sands Gartenberg | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jeffrey H Sands | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Elizabeth Sands | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$7.2M
Total Assets
$70.2M
Fair Market Value
$85.4M
Net Worth
$70M
Grants Paid
$4.1M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$3.1M
Distribution Amount
$4M
Total: $45.4M
Total Grants
164
Total Giving
$8.3M
Average Grant
$51K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
87
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic Youth OrganizationGENERAL | Newark, NJ | $50K | 2023 |
| United WayGENERAL | Lawrence Township, NJ | $25K | 2023 |
| Kindersmile Foundation - TrentonGENERAL | Trenton, NJ | $415K | 2023 |
| The Watershed InstituteGENERAL | Pennington, NJ | $383K | 2023 |
| Princeton Public LibraryGENERAL | Princeton, NJ | $225K | 2023 |
| We Dont WasteGENERAL | Denver, CO | $223K | 2023 |
| Princeton Senior Resource CenterGENERAL | Princeton, NJ | $200K | 2023 |
| Princeton First Aid Rescue SquadGENERAL | Princeton, NJ | $130K | 2023 |
| Trustees Of The University Of PennsylvaniaGENERAL | Philadelphia, PA | $120K | 2023 |
| Princeton Family YmcaGENERAL | Princeton, NJ | $105K | 2023 |
| Bucks County PlayhouseGENERAL | New Hope, PA | $100K | 2023 |
| Climate CentralGENERAL | Princeton, NJ | $100K | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls ClubGENERAL | Trenton, NJ | $100K | 2023 |
| Mercer Street FriendsGENERAL | Trenton, NJ | $100K | 2023 |
| Sustainable PrincetonGENERAL | Princeton, NJ | $90K | 2023 |
| Sourland ConservacyGENERAL | Hopewell, NJ | $85K | 2023 |
| Princeton Area Community FoundationGENERAL | Lawrenceville, NJ | $75K | 2023 |
| Fisherman'S MarkGENERAL | Lambertville, NJ | $75K | 2023 |
| Home Front NjGENERAL | Lawrenceville, NJ | $75K | 2023 |
| Ding Darling Wildlife SocietyGENERAL | Sanibel, FL | $75K | 2023 |
| Millhill Child And Family DevelopmentGENERAL | Trenton, NJ | $75K | 2023 |
| C-Change ConversationsGENERAL | Princeton, NJ | $75K | 2023 |
| Warren VillageGENERAL | Denver, CO | $65K | 2023 |
| Young Audiences Of New JerseyGENERAL | Princeton, NJ | $65K | 2023 |
| Trenton Circus SquadGENERAL | Trenton, NJ | $50K | 2023 |
| Mccarter Theatre Center (Annual Fund)GENERAL | Princeton, NJ | $50K | 2023 |
| National Junior Tennis & Learning Of TrentonGENERAL | Trenton, NJ | $50K | 2023 |
| Capital Harmony WorksGENERAL | Trenton, NJ | $40K | 2023 |
| Nj Agricultural SocietyGENERAL | Bordentown, NJ | $40K | 2023 |
| Sun Valley Youth CenterGENERAL | Denver, CO | $35K | 2023 |
| Jrh ArtsGENERAL | Trenton, NE | $35K | 2023 |
| Heart And Hand CenterGENERAL | Denver, CO | $35K | 2023 |
| WeecycleGENERAL | Fredericksburg, VA | $30K | 2023 |
| Bailey-Matthews National Shell MuseumGENERAL | Sanibel, FL | $30K | 2023 |
| Rescue Mission Of TrentonGENERAL | Trenton, NJ | $30K | 2023 |
| Project WorthmoreGENERAL | Aurora, CO | $30K | 2023 |
| Isles IncGENERAL | Trenton, NJ | $30K | 2023 |
| Princeton Medical Center FoundationGENERAL | Plainsboro Township, NJ | $25K | 2023 |
| SaveGENERAL | Princeton, NJ | $25K | 2023 |
| Clinic For The Rehabilitation Of WildlifeGENERAL | Sanibel, FL | $25K | 2023 |
| Henry J Austin Health CenterGENERAL | Trenton, NJ | $25K | 2023 |
| CalmattersGENERAL | Sacramento, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Capital Health FoundationGENERAL | Pennington, NJ | $25K | 2023 |
| The Petey Green ProgramGENERAL | Princeton, NJ | $25K | 2023 |
| Campfire NjGENERAL | Trenton, NJ | $20K | 2023 |
| Delaware Valley Food PantryGENERAL | Lambertville, NJ | $20K | 2023 |
| Food ForwardGENERAL | Valley Glen, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of MercerGENERAL | Trenton, NJ | $20K | 2023 |
| Princeton-Blairstown CenterGENERAL | Princeton, NJ | $20K | 2023 |
| Meals On Wheels Of Mercer CountyGENERAL | Ewing Township, NJ | $20K | 2023 |