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Also known as: C/O GERALD SANDS
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Sands Family Foundation is a private corporation based in DEDHAM, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2006. The principal officer is Gerald Sands. It holds total assets of $971K. Annual income is reported at $124K. Total assets have grown from $308K in 2011 to $940K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 5 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 2018 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Massachusetts and Connecticut. According to available records, Sands Family Foundation has made 36 grants totaling $131K, with a median grant of $1K. The foundation has distributed between $32K and $51K annually from 2021 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $20K, with an average award of $4K. The foundation has supported 23 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, Massachusetts, Maryland, which account for 72% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$200
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$3K
Largest Grant
$15K
Based on 11 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.
Sands Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 36 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, MA, MD.
Sands Family Foundation has distributed a total of $131K across 36 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $4K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $20K.
Sands Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Sands Family Foundation is headquartered in DEDHAM, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donna Ramsdell | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David Sands | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Steven J Sands | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lucille Sands | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Gerald Sands | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$57K
Total Assets
$940K
Fair Market Value
$1.2M
Net Worth
$934K
Grants Paid
$48K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$22K
Distribution Amount
$57K
Total: $97K
Total Grants
36
Total Giving
$131K
Average Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
23
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson FoundationUNRESTRICTED GIFT | Philadelphia, PA | $1K | 2023 |
| Disabled American VeteransUNRESTRICTED GIFT | Dedham, MA | $103 | 2021 |
| Memorial Hermann FoundationUNRESTRICTED GIFT | Houston, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Bilh PhilanthropyUNRESTRICTED GIFT | Burlington, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| The Julie FundUNRESTRICTED GIFT | Newton Lower Falls, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| West End HouseUNRESTRICTED GIFT | Allston, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Sinai HospitalUNRESTRICTED GIFT | Baltimore, MD | $5K | 2023 |
| Edward FoundationUNRESTRICTED GIFT | Naperville, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Cataldo AmbulanceUNRESTRICTED GIFT | Somerville, MA | $350 | 2023 |
| New York Road RunnerUNRESTRICTED GIFT | New York, NY | $100 | 2023 |
| Thomas Jefferson UniversityUNRESTRICTED GIFT | Philadelphia, PA | $1K | 2022 |
| Action For BostonUNRESTRICTED GIFT | Boston, MA | $500 | 2022 |
| Multiple Myeloma Research FoundationUNRESTRICTED GIFT | Norwalk, CT | $255 | 2022 |
| Greater Hartford Community Foundation Dba The Travelers ChampionshpUNRESTRICTED GIFT | Hartford, CT | $250 | 2022 |
| Boston ChildrensUNRESTRICTED GIFT | South Boston, MA | $200 | 2022 |
| Thomas Jefferson University HospitalUNRESTRICTED GIFT | Dedham, MA | $5K | 2021 |
| Temple Beth ShalomUNRESTRICTED GIFT | Needham Heights, MA | $2K | 2021 |
| Bidmc DevelopmentUNRESTRICTED GIFT | Boston, MA | $1K | 2021 |
| Anna Jaques Hospital Community FoundationUNRESTRICTED GIFT | Newburyport, MA | $500 | 2021 |
| Tunnels To TowersUNRESTRICTED GIFT | Statem Island, NY | $105 | 2021 |
| Mary & John Elliot Charitable FoundationUNRESTRICTED GIFT | Bedford, NH | $104 | 2021 |
| American Kidney FundUNRESTRICTED GIFT | Rockville, MD | $100 | 2021 |
| Jimmy FundUNRESTRICTED GIFT | Boston, MA | $100 | 2021 |