Ricky Sandler Family Foundation
The Ricky Sandler Family Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) foundation based in New York, NY. Established in 2020, it operates as a family foundation focused on strategic philanthropy across education, human services, and grantmaking support.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.7M
+88.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.5M
+11.9% YoY
Grant Count
15
-42.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$165K
+93.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports strategic organizations and exceptional leaders in the following primary areas:
- Education
- Human Services
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Grantmaking is by invitation only.
Grant Range
$18,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- New York
- North Carolina
- Florida
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Giving (2023):
- Total assets: $2.5–$4.7 million
- Total revenues: $2,190,702
- Total expenses: $2,244,863
- Total giving: $2,213,200–$2,476,200
- Giving rate: 88.4% of assets
Revenue Breakdown (2023):
- Grants and contributions: $2,036,612
- Investment income and dividends: $5,370
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $148,720
Historical Growth:
- Total grants and contributions increased 67.5% from 2022 to 2023
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,718,956 | $2,505,009 | $2,559,170 |
| Revenue | $5,250,663 | $2,190,702 | $1,639,188 |
| Expenses | $2,496,323 | $2,244,863 | $2,093,542 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,481,398 | $2,227,800 | $2,084,862 |
| Net Investment Income | $115,099 | $160,157 | $415,899 |
| Distributable Amount | $285,439 | $205,122 | $233,039 |
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
105 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
Ricky Sandler serves as President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Board Member. He dedicates an average of 10 hours per week to these positions and receives no compensation. Sandler is the sole contributor to the foundation, having donated over $2 million in cash in 2023.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICKY SANDLER | Pres., Sec, Treas., Bd. Mem. | — | — |
Contact Information
Address: 399 Park Avenue, 26th Floor New York, NY 10022
EIN: 84-4667965
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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