Ricky Sandler Family Foundation
The Ricky Sandler Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In 2024, it made 15 grants totaling $2,476,200 to charitable organizations, including universities, schools, and organizations working in Jewish community life, cancer research and support, and military-family support.
Ricky Sandler Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Ricky Sandler Family Foundation gave $2.5M across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $165K), top state Wisconsin. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,476,200
- +11.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -42.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $165,080
- +93.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $4,718,956
- +88.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (3 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (39% 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 Ricky Sandler Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 399 Park Avenue 26Th Floor, New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 418-2100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ricky Sandler Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Wisconsin Foundation ($975K). Together the top 10 received $2.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
105 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 105 (68%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin (39%), New York (24%), North Carolina (24%), Florida (10%), and California (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Ricky Sandler Family Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 15 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $53K; repeat grants $193K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $43K repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 29% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 869% 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 $631K (2020) to $2.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $2.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin Foundation Madison, WI | General Support | $975,000 |
| Duke University Durham, NC | General Support | $550,000 |
| UJA Federation of New York New York, NY | General Support | $250,000 |
| Israel Tennis & Education Centers Foundation Deerfield Beach, FL | General Support | $225,000 |
| The Hewitt School New York, NY | General Support | $200,000 |
| YUD Foundation New York, NY | General Support | $100,000 |
| Chabad at Duke Ug Inc Durham, NC | General Support | $50,000 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation Santa Monica, CA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Central Synagogue New York, NY | General Support | $36,000 |
| Florida Atlantic University Foundation Boca Raton, FL | General Support | $18,000 |
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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 | $4,718,956 | $5,250,663 | $2,496,323 | $2,476,200 | 15 | $2,481,398 | $115,099 | $285,439 |
| 2023 | $2,505,009 | $2,190,702 | $2,244,863 | $2,213,200 | 26 | $2,227,800 | $160,157 | $205,122 |
| 2022 | $2,559,170 | $1,639,188 | $2,093,542 | $2,071,000 | 23 | $2,084,862 | $415,899 | $233,039 |
| 2021 | $2,999,952 | $1,313,775 | $1,941,053 | $1,916,600 | 25 | $1,930,315 | $130,534 | $265,787 |
| 2020 | $3,627,230 | $84,944 | $631,649 | $631,200 | 16 | — | $94,046 | $208,874 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ricky Sandler Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $285K 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 the University of Wisconsin Foundation, whose stated mission is to advance the objectives of the University of Wisconsin–Madison by encouraging alumni, donor, and community engagement and support. The Hewitt School says it works to inspire girls and young women to become ethical leaders. The Yud Foundation says it supports community organizations dedicated to securing a vibrant Jewish future.
Other 2024 grantees include the Prostate Cancer Foundation, which says it funds research to improve prostate cancer treatment and patient outcomes, and the Koenig Childhood Cancer Foundation, which says it provides financial and emotional support to children battling cancer. The Navy SEAL Foundation says it supports Naval Special Warfare warriors, veterans, and families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $2,476,200. Grant amounts ranged from $1,800 to $975,000, with a median grant of $50,000. The largest awards included $975,000 to the University of Wisconsin Foundation, $550,000 to Duke University, $250,000 to UJA Federation of New York, $225,000 to the Israel Tennis & Education Centers Foundation, and $200,000 to The Hewitt School. Each of these grants was designated for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Ricky Sandler is listed as president, secretary, treasurer, and board member.
Ricky Sandler Family Foundation is led by Ricky Sandler, President, Secretary, Treasurer & Board Member on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ricky Sandler
President, Secretary, Treasurer & Board Member
On filings since 2020
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 Ricky Sandler Family Foundation
How much does Ricky Sandler Family Foundation give each year?
Ricky Sandler Family Foundation gave $2.5M across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.2M across 26 grants.
What is Ricky Sandler Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Ricky Sandler Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $165,080, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ricky Sandler Family Foundation that year got $53K on average.
Where does Ricky Sandler Family Foundation give grants?
Ricky Sandler Family Foundation's top state is Wisconsin, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (24%) and North Carolina (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants) and Durham, NC (2 grants).
Does Ricky Sandler Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Ricky Sandler Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ricky Sandler Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Ricky Sandler Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Wisconsin Foundation ($975,000), Duke University ($550,000) and UJA Federation of New York ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ricky Sandler Family Foundation?
Ricky Sandler Family Foundation reported $4.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $285K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ricky Sandler Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include the University of Wisconsin Foundation, whose stated mission is to advance the objectives of the University of Wisconsin–Madison by encouraging alumni, donor, and community engagement and support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ricky Sandler Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ricky Sandler Family Foundation's EIN?
Ricky Sandler Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4667965. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Ricky Sandler Family 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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