Kim and Martin Sands Family
The Kim and Martin Sands Family is a private foundation based in Greenwich, Connecticut. In 2024, it reported 23 grants totaling $169,623, including support for Jewish community organizations, Israel-related programs, emergency services, education, and advocacy.
Kim and Martin Sands Family at a glance
In short: Kim and Martin Sands Family gave $170K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in New York. 61% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $169,623
- +813.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- +27.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,375
- +614.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $213,123
- +138.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 61% first-time grantees (14 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (69% 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 Kim and Martin Sands Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Its filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. A letter or written request must include the charitable purpose for the funds. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Kim And Martin Sands
Mailing address: 35 Farwell Lane, Greenwich, CT 06831
Phone: (203) 661-7500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kim and Martin Sands Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Friends of Israel Navy Seals ($50K). Together the top 10 received $137K.
Grant Size Distribution
103 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 102 grants of 103 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Greenwich, Connecticut. In 2024, 69% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 18% to Connecticut, 6% to Pennsylvania, 6% to Washington, DC, and 2% to Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Kim and Martin Sands Family open to new grantees?
61%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 23 grantees (61%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 17% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 286% 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 $18K (2020) to $170K (2024). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $170K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of Israel Navy Seals New York, NY | Support the Brotherhood of the Israel Navy Seals | $50,000 |
| UJA - JCC Greenwich Greenwich, CT | Support vision of an open, connected and vibrant jewish community that cares for each other, fosters jewish learning and journeys, embraces jewish peoplehood and israel, and acts as a force for good in the world | $16,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation New York, NY | Support an educational trip that ensures every eligible young jewish adult around the word, especially the less connected, is given the opportunity to visit israel - aim is to fund this educational trip for 50,000 young jewish adults per year | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Israeli Defense Forces New York, NY | Support us partner with direct, daily communication with the idf to understand the soldiers' greatest needs | $10,000 |
| Friends of Ofanim Wayne, PA | Help to fund state-of-the-art mobile stem buses that travel from community to community to bring innovative, hands-on science learning to israel's children | $10,000 |
| American Israel Public Affairs Washington, DC | Support resources to continue working with leaders to help shape American middle east policy, strengthen us - israel friendship and provide for a safe, secure state of israel | $9,638 |
| Emunah of America Inc New York, NY | Support educational and social welfare programs at strengthing the jewish family, advancing women's status and promoting holocaust and anti-bias education in both israel and the united states | $9,638 |
| Magen David Adom New York, NY | Support israel's emergency response, blood services and disaster relief | $7,500 |
| Anti-Defamation League (ADL) New York, NY | To stop the defamation of the jewish people, and to secure justice and fair treatment to all | $7,308 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah New York, NY | Support lifesaving mission and belief to saves lives and thus save the world | $6,966 |
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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 | $213,123 | $350,485 | $171,482 | $169,623 | 23 | $171,110 | $72,999 | $3,906 |
| 2023 | $89,386 | $107,670 | $20,181 | $18,574 | 18 | $18,574 | — | $303 |
| 2022 | $1,897 | $32,000 | $32,972 | $31,200 | 23 | $31,200 | — | $515 |
| 2021 | $2,869 | $1,556 | $45,456 | $43,900 | 20 | $43,900 | — | $1,753 |
| 2020 | $46,769 | $50,000 | $20,067 | $18,450 | 19 | — | — | $570 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kim and Martin Sands Family reported a distributable amount of $4K 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
No separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations and programs related to Jewish community life, Israel, education, emergency response, and anti-hate work.
Grantee descriptions provide further context. UJA Federation of Greenwich says it enriches, supports, and connects Jewish Greenwich and Jewish communities in Israel and worldwide through cultural and educational programs, advocacy, and Jewish philanthropy. Friends of Ofanim describes its purpose as promoting educational opportunities for economically disadvantaged children and others. Friends of the Israel Defense Forces says it provides support for the health, well-being, and education of Israel’s protectors. The Anti-Defamation League describes its mission as fighting antisemitism and other forms of hate and securing justice and fair treatment for all.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 23 grants totaling $169,623. Grants ranged from $500 to $50,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $50,000 to American Friends of Israel Navy Seals to support the Brotherhood of the Israel Navy Seals; $16,000 to UJA-JCC Greenwich to support its vision for a connected Jewish community; and $10,000 each to Birthright Israel Foundation, Friends of the Israeli Defense Forces, and Friends of Ofanim. Other notable grants included $9,638 to American Israel Public Affairs and $9,638 to Emunah of America; $7,500 to Magen David Adom; and $7,308 to the Anti-Defamation League.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kim R. Sands, Martin Sands, and Jeffrey A. Zaluda as directors.
Kim and Martin Sands Family's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeffrey A. Zaluda
Director
On filings since 2020
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim R. Sands
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martin Sands
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Kim and Martin Sands Family
How much does Kim and Martin Sands Family give each year?
Kim and Martin Sands Family gave $170K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $19K across 18 grants.
What is Kim and Martin Sands Family's typical grant size?
Kim and Martin Sands Family's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,375, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kim and Martin Sands Family that year got $8K on average.
Where does Kim and Martin Sands Family give grants?
Kim and Martin Sands Family gives mostly in New York: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Connecticut (18%) and Pennsylvania (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (10 grants) and Greenwich, CT (5 grants).
Does Kim and Martin Sands Family give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on Kim and Martin Sands Family's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Kim and Martin Sands Family's largest grantees?
Kim and Martin Sands Family's largest 2024 grantees include American Friends of Israel Navy Seals ($50,000), UJA - JCC Greenwich ($16,000) and Birthright Israel Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Kim and Martin Sands Family?
Kim and Martin Sands Family reported $213K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $171K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Kim and Martin Sands Family fund?
No separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations and programs related to Jewish community life, Israel, education, emergency response, and anti-hate work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kim and Martin Sands Family?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Kim and Martin Sands Family's EIN?
Kim and Martin Sands Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4795851. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Kim and Martin Sands Family 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 September 2026.
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