The Mara Burros-Sandler Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY (70 Vestry Street, Unit 5B, New York, NY 10013-1719). The foundation was established in 2022 according to IRS records. It operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.7M
-11.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$328K
-56.7% YoY
Grant Count
13
-31.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$25K
-36.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not specify particular subject areas of focus. However, its grantmaking has historically supported Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services. The foundation maintains a broad geographical reach without a specific thematic focus, supporting diverse initiatives across multiple states and internationally.
Grantmaking
The foundation has provided support to organizations including Miami Foundation for Mental Health (formerly known as Thriving Mind Foundation), which received $8,000 in general support funding.
Grant Range
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds projects across various U.S. cities and internationally. Primary funding locations include:
- New York
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
- Additional support in states including Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Washington
- International funding in London
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $1.87 million (most recent filing)
- Total Giving: $328,300 (most recent fiscal year)
- Annual Expenses: $766,989
- Asset Growth: 2.6% increase from previous year
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,652,292 | $1,871,170 | $2,662,942 |
| Revenue | $121,040 | $-27,663 | $-176,507 |
| Expenses | $339,919 | $766,989 | $632,469 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $332,810 | $761,944 | $622,600 |
| Net Investment Income | $116,031 | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $127,372 | $123,471 | $149,755 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Mara Sandler serves as Director of the foundation and does not receive compensation for her role.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mara Sandler | Director | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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