Mara Burros-Sandler Foundation
The Mara Burros-Sandler Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations in Pennsylvania, New York, California, and Florida, with listed grant purposes stated as general support.
Mara Burros-Sandler Foundation at a glance
In short: Mara Burros-Sandler Foundation gave $328K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), top state Pennsylvania. 69% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $328,300
- -56.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -31.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,254
- -36.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,652,292
- -11.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 69% first-time grantees (9 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (43% 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 Mara Burros-Sandler Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 70 Vestry St Unit 5B, New York, NY 10013
Phone: (925) 253-1800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mara Burros-Sandler Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Basser Center for BRCA at Penn Medicine ($90K). Together the top 10 received $318K.
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 70 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania (43%), New York (35%), California (15%), and Florida (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Mara Burros-Sandler Foundation open to new grantees?
69%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 13 grantees (69%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $24K; repeat grants $29K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $11K repeat.
- 15% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 43% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 261% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $328K (2024) to $758K (2023). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $328K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Basser Center for BRCA at Penn Medicine Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $90,000 |
| America-Israel Democracy Coalition Bryn Mawr, PA | General Support | $50,000 |
| The Representation Project Sacramento, CA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Worldwide Friends Foundation New York, NY | General Support | $48,000 |
| EARL MONROE New Ren Basketball Charter School Bronx, NY | General Support | $30,000 |
| Areivim Philanthropic Group New York, NY | General Support | $18,000 |
| Merit Spread Foundation Inc New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Women's Emergency Network Miami, FL | General Support | $9,000 |
| Miami Foundation for Mental Health Miami, FL | General Support | $8,000 |
| Children's Village at Lotus Miami, FL | General Support | $5,000 |
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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 | $1,652,292 | $121,040 | $339,919 | $328,300 | 13 | $332,810 | $116,031 | $127,372 |
| 2023 | $1,871,170 | $-27,663 | $766,989 | $758,325 | 19 | $761,944 | — | $123,471 |
| 2022 | $2,662,942 | $-176,507 | $632,469 | $622,600 | 16 | $622,600 | — | $149,755 |
| 2021 | $3,468,345 | $343,666 | $589,371 | $580,400 | 22 | $580,400 | $338,333 | $194,295 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mara Burros-Sandler Foundation reported a distributable amount of $127K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. The Representation Project says it uses storytelling, education, and social activism to challenge harmful gender stereotypes and transform culture. Worldwide Friends Foundation says its Israel Friends and Ukraine Friends programs respond to humanitarian emergencies. AREIVIM Philanthropic Group says it studies issues facing the North American Jewish community, particularly Jewish, Hebrew, and Israel education, and determines programmatic action through grantmaking and program development. Women’s Emergency Network says it provides information and support to Floridians accessing reproductive healthcare. Miami Foundation for Mental Health describes work supporting a coordinated system of care for people with serious mental illness or substance abuse disorders, along with related housing and treatment services.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $328,300. Awards ranged from $2,500 to $90,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest listed grants were $90,000 to Basser Center for BRCA at Penn Medicine, $50,000 each to America-Israel Democracy Coalition and The Representation Project, $48,000 to Worldwide Friends Foundation, and $30,000 to EARL MONROE New Ren Basketball Charter School. Each listed grant was for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Mara Sandler is listed as a director.
Mara Burros-Sandler Foundation is led by Mara Sandler, Director on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mara Sandler
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Mara Burros-Sandler Foundation
How much does Mara Burros-Sandler Foundation give each year?
Mara Burros-Sandler Foundation gave $328K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $758K across 19 grants.
What is Mara Burros-Sandler Foundation's typical grant size?
Mara Burros-Sandler Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $25,254, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Mara Burros-Sandler Foundation that year got $24K on average.
Where does Mara Burros-Sandler Foundation give grants?
Mara Burros-Sandler Foundation's top state is Pennsylvania, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (35%) and California (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants) and Miami, FL (4 grants).
Does Mara Burros-Sandler Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Mara Burros-Sandler Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Mara Burros-Sandler Foundation's largest grantees?
Mara Burros-Sandler Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Basser Center for BRCA at Penn Medicine ($90,000), America-Israel Democracy Coalition ($50,000) and The Representation Project ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Mara Burros-Sandler Foundation?
Mara Burros-Sandler Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $333K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $127K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Mara Burros-Sandler Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. The Representation Project says it uses storytelling, education, and social activism to challenge harmful gender stereotypes and transform culture. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mara Burros-Sandler Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mara Burros-Sandler Foundation's EIN?
Mara Burros-Sandler Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4528627. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Mara Burros-Sandler 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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