Andrew Sabin Family Foundation
The Andrew Sabin Family Foundation is a private foundation based in East Hampton, New York. Established by Andrew Sabin in 2008, it supports efforts to protect the environment, strengthen communities and advance healthcare research, with the stated goal of building a healthier world.
Andrew Sabin Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Andrew Sabin Family Foundation gave $6.8M across 167 grants in 2024 (avg $41K), mostly in New York. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,793,960
- -7.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 167
- -11.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $40,682
- +4.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $9,677,831
- +1.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (34 of 167, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Andrew Sabin Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 5026, East Hampton, NY 11937
Phone: (631) 329-0010
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Andrew Sabin Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was MD Anderson Cancer Center ($2.0M). Together the top 10 received $5.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
1,015 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 938 grants of 1,015 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2024 went to recipients listed in New York. The foundation’s website also describes global initiatives, including habitat protection in partnership with organizations around the world and support for students from underdeveloped nations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 167 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Andrew Sabin Family Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 34 of 167 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $50K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 68% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 54% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.7M (2020) to $7.4M (2023). In 2024 it made 167 grants totaling $6.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MD Anderson Cancer Center New York, NY | To Further the Organizations Charitable Objectives | $2,050,000 |
| Wake Forest Fund New York, NY | To Further the Organizations Charitable Objectives | $1,015,500 |
| Trustees of Columbia University New York, NY | To Further the Organizations Charitable Objectives | $1,000,000 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center New York, NY | To Further the Organizations Charitable Objectives | $505,000 |
| Berkshire School New York, NY | To Further the Organizations Charitable Objectives | $405,070 |
| South Fork Natural History Society New York, NY | To Further the Organizations Charitable Objectives | $275,650 |
| Ukraine Orphanage - City of Goodness New York, NY | To Further the Organizations Charitable Objectives | $100,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society New York, NY | To Further the Organizations Charitable Objectives | $80,550 |
| Commonwealth Zoological Corporation New York, NY | To Further the Organizations Charitable Objectives | $80,250 |
| Conservamerica New York, NY | To Further the Organizations Charitable Objectives | $80,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,677,831 | $6,278,524 | $6,954,722 | $6,793,960 | 167 | $6,902,187 | $3,301,335 | $426,305 |
| 2023 | $9,557,678 | $2,798,578 | $7,516,954 | $7,351,965 | 189 | $7,484,024 | $1,731,097 | $561,412 |
| 2022 | $14,152,964 | $5,029,413 | $6,836,445 | $6,698,636 | 265 | $6,804,845 | $2,600,361 | $748,051 |
| 2021 | $18,584,680 | $4,554,887 | $4,583,587 | $4,414,873 | 184 | $4,561,097 | $2,296,907 | $827,162 |
| 2020 | $17,641,940 | $6,020,754 | $2,838,255 | $2,654,445 | 210 | — | $1,848,462 | $993,294 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Andrew Sabin Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $426K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated goal is to “build a healthier world for all of us.” It identifies three areas of focus: protecting the environment, strengthening communities and advancing healthcare research.
The foundation’s website describes support for the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law at Columbia University, the Emmett Institute on Climate Change at UCLA School of Law, a sustainable venture prize at Yale, and graduate students at Yale pursuing environmental work in their home countries. It also describes its advocacy for increased cancer research funding and a commitment to establish a fellowship program at MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Its 2024 grants included universities and cancer centers, as well as organizations working in natural history, wildlife conservation, animal rescue, emergency medical services, food security and education. For example, the South Fork Natural History Society says it provides a natural history and anthropological museum, classrooms and nature trails. The Wildlife Conservation Society describes its work as saving wildlife and wild places through science, conservation action and education. The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons says it rescues cats and dogs and provides care and sanctuary until they find homes.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 167 grants totaling $6,793,960. Grants ranged from $25 to $2,050,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The foundation says it gives nearly 200 grants annually.
Its largest 2024 grants included $2,050,000 to MD Anderson Cancer Center, $1,015,500 to Wake Forest Fund, $1,000,000 to the Trustees of Columbia University, $505,000 to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, and $405,070 to Berkshire School. Other grants included $275,650 to South Fork Natural History Society, $80,550 to Wildlife Conservation Society, $75,000 to Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons, and $30,000 to American Friends of Magen David Adom.
The grantees describe a range of activities. Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center says its mission includes cancer prevention, treatment and cure through patient care, research, education and outreach. Columbia University describes itself as a research institution with a medical center. American Friends of Magen David Adom says it supports the lifesaving efforts of Magen David Adom in Israel.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2024 filing lists Andrew E. Sabin as a director. The foundation’s website says Sabin established the foundation and mentors and inspires his family to continue its philanthropic work. Sabin Metal Corporation identifies him as its chairman.
Andrew Sabin Family Foundation is led by Andrew E. Sabin, Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrew E. Sabin
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Sabin Family Foundation
How much does Andrew Sabin Family Foundation give each year?
Andrew Sabin Family Foundation gave $6.8M across 167 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $7.4M across 189 grants.
What is Andrew Sabin Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Andrew Sabin Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $40,682, across 167 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Andrew Sabin Family Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Andrew Sabin Family Foundation give grants?
Andrew Sabin Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (167 grants).
Does Andrew Sabin Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 167 grants with a stated purpose on Andrew Sabin Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further the Organizations Charitable Objectives" (167 grants).
Who are Andrew Sabin Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Andrew Sabin Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include MD Anderson Cancer Center ($2,050,000), Wake Forest Fund ($1,015,500) and Trustees of Columbia University ($1,000,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Andrew Sabin Family Foundation?
Andrew Sabin Family Foundation reported $9.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $426K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Andrew Sabin Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated goal is to “build a healthier world for all of us.” It identifies three areas of focus: protecting the environment, strengthening communities and advancing healthcare research. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Andrew Sabin Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Andrew Sabin Family Foundation's EIN?
Andrew Sabin Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8729425. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Andrew Sabin Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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