Andrew and Martha Sanford
Andrew and Martha Sanford is a private foundation, based in Kilmarnock, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $278K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $29K. Net investment income was $8K.
Andrew and Martha Sanford at a glance
In short: Andrew and Martha Sanford gave $29K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $28,885
- +9.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +800.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,209
- -87.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,700
- Total assets
- $278,426
- -4.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Andrew and Martha Sanford funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Lynchburg ($8K). Together the top 8 received $28K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($1,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 29 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Andrew and Martha Sanford gives
- Giving grew 42% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2020) to $52K (2021). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $29K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Lynchburg Lynchburg, VA | Scholarships | $7,903 |
| University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA | Scholarships | $4,500 |
| James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | Scholarships | $4,176 |
| Rappahannock Comm College Glenns, VA | Scholarships | $3,903 |
| Longwood University Farmville, VA | Scholarships | $3,700 |
| Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Shenandoah University Winchester, VA | Scholarships | $1,400 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $1,000 |
| Virginia Comm University Richmond, VA | Scholarships | $303 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $278,426 | $24,550 | $38,627 | $28,885 | 9 | $32,303 | $8,279 | $30,836 |
| 2024 | $292,503 | $29,409 | $39,004 | $26,385 | 1 | $29,617 | $6,977 | $29,123 |
| 2023 | $302,098 | $17,549 | $17,775 | $9,000 | 1 | $9,429 | $5,559 | $27,376 |
| 2022 | $302,324 | $19,101 | $28,286 | $20,280 | 6 | $23,723 | $14,125 | $28,445 |
| 2021 | $311,509 | $49,883 | $63,664 | $51,555 | 12 | $53,813 | $43,342 | $28,525 |
| 2020 | $325,290 | $22,963 | $15,639 | $6,290 | 4 | — | $8,071 | $26,463 |
| 2019 | $317,966 | $9,453 | $18,715 | $9,350 | 4 | — | $6,185 | $23,083 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Andrew and Martha Sanford reported a distributable amount of $31K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Andrew and Martha Sanford's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Devin Carter
Committee Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Arriana Taylor-Roy
Committee Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Norma Coto
Committee Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Laura Thomas (2024) — Committee Member
- Former: Michelle Roberti (2024) — Committee Member
- Former: Beth France (2019–2023) — Committee Member
- Former: Lee Meadows (2019–2023) — Committee Member
- Former: Shawnna Stone (2019–2023) — Committee Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Andrew and Martha Sanford
How much does Andrew and Martha Sanford give each year?
Andrew and Martha Sanford gave $29K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $26K across 1 grant.
What is Andrew and Martha Sanford's typical grant size?
Andrew and Martha Sanford's median grant in 2025 was $3,700, and its average grant was $3,209, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Andrew and Martha Sanford give grants?
Andrew and Martha Sanford gives mostly in Virginia: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Andrew and Martha Sanford give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Andrew and Martha Sanford's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (9 grants).
Who are Andrew and Martha Sanford's largest grantees?
Andrew and Martha Sanford's largest 2025 grantees include University of Lynchburg ($7,903), University of Virginia ($4,500) and James Madison University ($4,176), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($1,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Andrew and Martha Sanford?
Andrew and Martha Sanford reported $278K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $32K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $31K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Andrew and Martha Sanford's EIN?
Andrew and Martha Sanford's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-6295578. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 12, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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