George H Sandy Foundation
The George H Sandy Foundation is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Its 2024 filing says it makes contributions primarily for local activities benefiting people with disabilities or illnesses and for educational support, while stating that it has no specific restrictions or limitations.
George H Sandy Foundation at a glance
In short: George H Sandy Foundation gave $4.5M across 79 grants in 2024 (avg $57K), mostly in California. 5% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,520,000
- +12.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 79
- +2.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $57,215
- +9.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $58,274,288
- -3.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (4 of 79, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (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 George H Sandy Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants should send a letter explaining qualified activities under IRC Section 501(c)(3). The filing states that contributions are primarily for local activities benefiting the handicapped and infirmed and for educational support, but that there are no specific restrictions or limitations.
- Contact
Application contact: Chester R Macphee Iii
Mailing address: PO Box 591717, San Francisco, CA 94159-1717
Phone: (800) 227-6468
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who George H Sandy Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Second Harvest of Silicon Valley ($205K). Together the top 10 received $1.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
415 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 265 grants of 415 (64%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in California. The filing describes the foundation’s giving as primarily supporting local activities, but does not specify the location meant by “local.”
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 79 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is George H Sandy Foundation open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 79 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $41K; repeat grants $58K. How we count
Medians: $35K first-time, $40K repeat.
- 92% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% of 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 $3.7M (2020) to $4.6M (2021). In 2024 it made 79 grants totaling $4.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Second Harvest of Silicon Valley San Jose, CA | To provide support for their food assistance programs. | $205,000 |
| Alameda County Community Food Bank Oakland, CA | To provide nutritious food and nutrition education; distribute food through various networks. | $185,000 |
| Raphael House San Francisco, CA | To provide support services to homeless children and families and expand services to a larger number of recipients. | $185,000 |
| Episcopal Community Services of SF San Francisco, CA | To support for emergency shelter, meals and other safety net services for the homeless. | $165,000 |
| La CAS De Las Madres San Francisco, CA | To provide domestic violence safety net services. | $160,000 |
| Homeless Prenatal Program San Francisco, CA | To provide services for low-income and homeless families. | $155,000 |
| Safe Sound San Francisco, CA | To support their program to provide essential direct services, crisis support and education, including therapeutic childcare, early interventions, mental health services and emergency needs. | $150,000 |
| San Francisco and Marin Food Bank San Francisco, CA | To support and expand Marin Pantry Network and SF Healthy Children Pantry program. | $140,000 |
| Food Bank of Contra Costa County Concord, CA | To provide nutritional assistance to low-income people in Contra Costa and Solano counties. | $130,000 |
| Advokids Corte Madera, CA | To provide support for legal information, support, and education to advocates for foster children in California. | $125,000 |
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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 | $58,274,288 | $3,383,681 | $5,433,225 | $4,520,000 | 79 | $4,642,883 | $2,629,895 | $4,526,005 |
| 2023 | $60,279,645 | $2,269,780 | $4,854,693 | $4,025,000 | 77 | $4,137,333 | $1,574,303 | $4,136,114 |
| 2022 | $62,963,835 | $8,534,728 | $4,726,252 | $3,820,000 | 79 | $3,932,717 | $7,850,312 | $4,062,754 |
| 2021 | $59,000,289 | $4,670,666 | $5,512,776 | $4,615,000 | 89 | $4,735,200 | $4,046,838 | $4,497,377 |
| 2020 | $59,784,282 | $1,108,967 | $4,473,841 | $3,715,000 | 91 | — | $916,048 | $3,833,679 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George H Sandy Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4.5M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes support for local activities benefiting the handicapped and infirmed, as well as educational support. Its 2024 grants included food assistance, homelessness and family services, domestic violence services, foster-care advocacy, and youth and literacy programs.
Grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of work supported. Second Harvest of Silicon Valley says it works toward a hunger-free community by providing food and improving access to it. Reading Partners describes its work as providing personalized literacy support and instruction to students. Advokids says it advocates for the safety, security, and permanent homes of children in California foster care.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 79 grants totaling $4,520,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $205,000, with a median grant of $40,000. The largest listed awards included $205,000 to Second Harvest of Silicon Valley; $185,000 each to Alameda County Community Food Bank and Raphael House; and $165,000 to Episcopal Community Services of SF. Other notable grants included $155,000 to Homeless Prenatal Program, $150,000 to Safe Sound, $140,000 to San Francisco and Marin Food Bank, $125,000 to Advokids, and $100,000 to Swords to Ploughshares Vet Rights O.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists US Bank NA as corporate trustee, Thomas J Feeney Esq as trustee, and Chester R Macphee III as trustee.
George H Sandy Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chester R. Macphee III
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$113K (2020) → $123K (2024)
Thomas J. Feeney Esq.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$5K (2024)
US Bank NA
Corp.trustee
On filings since 2023
15 hrs/week
$410K (2023) → $664K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Mufg Union Bank NA (2020–2023) — Corp. Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $664K, to US Bank NA (Corp.trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about George H Sandy Foundation
How much does George H Sandy Foundation give each year?
George H Sandy Foundation gave $4.5M across 79 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4.0M across 77 grants.
What is George H Sandy Foundation's typical grant size?
George H Sandy Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $40,000, and its average grant was $57,215, across 79 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from George H Sandy Foundation that year got $41K on average.
Where does George H Sandy Foundation give grants?
George H Sandy Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (35 grants), Oakland, CA (5 grants), Santa Rosa, CA (5 grants) and San Mateo, CA (4 grants).
Does George H Sandy Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 1% of George H Sandy Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 79) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are George H Sandy Foundation's largest grantees?
George H Sandy Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Second Harvest of Silicon Valley ($205,000), Alameda County Community Food Bank ($185,000) and Raphael House ($185,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 13% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is George H Sandy Foundation?
George H Sandy Foundation reported $58.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does George H Sandy Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes support for local activities benefiting the handicapped and infirmed, as well as educational support. Its 2024 grants included food assistance, homelessness and family services, domestic violence services, foster-care advocacy, and youth and literacy programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from George H Sandy Foundation?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is George H Sandy Foundation's EIN?
George H Sandy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-6054473. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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Grantable. (2026). George H Sandy Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/george-h-sandy-foundation-morg_aa3a6b8c20f944cda9616d984aa6aa9f
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