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Also known as: DOUGLAS W CAVES
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Sandy Oaks Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in MIDDLETON, WI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2002. The principal officer is Douglas W Caves. It holds total assets of $3.4M. Annual income is reported at $580K. Total assets have grown from $1.2M in 2011 to $3.6M 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 2016 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 6 states, including Wisconsin, Virginia, Massachusetts. According to available records, Sandy Oaks Foundation Inc. has made 33 grants totaling $469K, with a median grant of $300. Annual giving has grown from $29K in 2021 to $38K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $402K distributed across 10 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $190K, with an average award of $14K. The foundation has supported 27 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, Tennessee, Oklahoma, which account for 18% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 14 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$182
Average Grant
$39K
Largest Grant
$300K
Based on 8 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.
Sandy Oaks Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 33 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, TN, OK.
Sandy Oaks Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $469K across 33 grants. The median grant size is $300, with an average of $14K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $190K.
Sandy Oaks Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Sandy Oaks Foundation Inc. is headquartered in MIDDLETON, WI. While based in WI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 14 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas W Caves | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kevin Caves | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sherry Caves | Vice President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$43K
Total Assets
$3.6M
Fair Market Value
$5.3M
Net Worth
$3.6M
Grants Paid
$38K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$471K
Distribution Amount
$240K
Total Grants
33
Total Giving
$469K
Average Grant
$14K
Median Grant
$300
Unique Recipients
27
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| First United Methodist ChurchDONATION | Madison, WI | $500 | 2023 |
| Oklahoma State UniversityDONATION | Stillwater, OK | $25K | 2023 |
| Cloud Forest School FoundationDONATION | Sewanee, TN | $10K | 2023 |
| Heifer InternationalDONATION | Little Rock, AR | $1K | 2023 |
| Wave Educational FundTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION | Milwaukee, WI | $500 | 2023 |
| The Crossing Campus MinistryDONATIION | Madison, WI | $120 | 2023 |
| Grand Canyon ConservancyTO SUPPORT THE GRAND CANYON CONSERVANCY | Grand Canyon, AZ | $100 | 2023 |
| Benedictine Life Fund Of WiDONATION | Middleton, WI | $100 | 2023 |
| Chicago Church Of ChristDONATION | Chicago, IL | $100 | 2023 |
| Child Fund InternationalDONATION | Richmond, VA | N/A | 2023 |
| City Lakes Waldorf SchoolDONATION | Minneapolis, MN | N/A | 2023 |
| Church World ServiceDONATION | New York, NY | N/A | 2023 |
| Fidelity CharitableDONATION | Boston, MA | $190K | 2022 |
| River Valley ConservancyTO SUPPORT THE RIVER VALLEY CONSERVANCY | San Diego, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| River Alliance Of WisconsinTO SUPPORT THE RIVER ALLIANCE OF WISCONSIN | Madison, WI | $500 | 2022 |
| Uw FoundationDONATION | Madison, WI | $500 | 2022 |
| United Fund Of Iowa CountyTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION | Dodgeville, WI | $200 | 2022 |
| Madison Reading ProjectTO SUPPORT THE MADISON READING PROJECT | Madison, WI | N/A | 2022 |
| Alachua Audobon SocietyTO SUPPORT THE ALACHUA AUDOBON SOCIETY | Gainesville, FL | N/A | 2022 |
| Cornell LabsDONATION | Ithaca, NY | $5K | 2021 |
| Friends Of Dane County ParksDONATION | Madison, WI | $1K | 2021 |
| Community Shares Of WiTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION | Madison, WI | $1K | 2021 |
| The Prarie EnthusiastsTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION | Viroqua, WI | $500 | 2021 |
| United Fund Of Iowa CityTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION | Dodgeville, WI | $300 | 2021 |
| The Road HomeTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION | Madison, WI | $128 | 2021 |
| Yellowstone ForeverDONATION | Gardiner, MT | $100 | 2021 |
| NpcaDOANTIONS | Washington, DC | $100 | 2021 |
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