Sandager Brigitte Charitable Tr
Sandager Brigitte Charitable Tr is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Its 2025 filing reports 11 grants totaling $179,494 to charitable organizations, with listed recipients working in areas including animal welfare, wildlife protection, and public education.
Sandager Brigitte Charitable Tr at a glance
In short: Sandager Brigitte Charitable Tr gave $179K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $179,494
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- Average grant
- $16,318
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $1,699,329
- +5.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (55% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Sandager Brigitte Charitable Tr
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 505 Mac H0006-092, Saint Louis, MO 63166
Phone: (888) 730-4933
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sandager Brigitte Charitable Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was North American Bear Center ($32K). Together the top 10 received $177K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota (55%), California (14%), New York (11%), Washington, D.C. (11%), and Washington state (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Sandager Brigitte Charitable Tr gives
- In 2025 it paid out 150% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $179K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North American Bear Center ELY, MN | General Operating | $32,494 |
| American Bear Association Orr, MN | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Performing Animal Welfare Society Galt, CA | General Operating | $25,000 |
| World Animal Protection New York, NY | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Humane World for Animals Inc Washington, DC | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Como Friends Saint Paul, MN | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Wolf Haven International Tenino, WA | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Animal Humane Society Golden Valley, MN | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Animal Sanctuary of the St Croix Valley Stillwater, MN | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Wildlife Rehab Center Roseville, MN | General Operating | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,699,329 | $309,608 | $226,860 | $179,494 | 11 | $193,563 | $279,664 | $128,706 |
| 2024 | $1,616,756 | $2,549,314 | $31,027 | — | — | $8,501 | $119,690 | $96,166 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sandager Brigitte Charitable Tr reported a distributable amount of $129K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants included organizations whose own missions cover animal care and sanctuary, wildlife conservation, and education. For example, the North American Bear Center says it advances bear survival through education, while Wolf Haven International says it protects wolves and their habitat and provides sanctuary for displaced wolves. The Performing Animal Welfare Society describes its mission as sheltering abused, abandoned, and retired exotic animals.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $179,494. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $32,494, with a median grant of $15,000. The largest awards went to the North American Bear Center ($32,494), the American Bear Association ($25,000), the Performing Animal Welfare Society ($25,000), World Animal Protection ($20,000), and Humane World for Animals Inc ($20,000). All 11 listed grants were designated for general operating support.
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Wells Fargo Bank N.A. is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Sandager Brigitte Charitable Tr's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2024 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$26K (2024) → $37K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $37K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Sandager Brigitte Charitable Tr
How much does Sandager Brigitte Charitable Tr give each year?
Sandager Brigitte Charitable Tr gave $179K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Sandager Brigitte Charitable Tr's typical grant size?
Sandager Brigitte Charitable Tr's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $16,318, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sandager Brigitte Charitable Tr give grants?
Sandager Brigitte Charitable Tr gives mostly in Minnesota: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (14%) and New York (11%).
Does Sandager Brigitte Charitable Tr give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Sandager Brigitte Charitable Tr's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Sandager Brigitte Charitable Tr's largest grantees?
Sandager Brigitte Charitable Tr's largest 2025 grantees include North American Bear Center ($32,494), American Bear Association ($25,000) and Performing Animal Welfare Society ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Sandager Brigitte Charitable Tr?
Sandager Brigitte Charitable Tr reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $194K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $129K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Sandager Brigitte Charitable Tr fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose own missions cover animal care and sanctuary, wildlife conservation, and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sandager Brigitte Charitable Tr?
Sandager Brigitte Charitable Tr does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
What is Sandager Brigitte Charitable Tr's EIN?
Sandager Brigitte Charitable Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-6728872. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Does Sandager Brigitte Charitable Tr 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 10, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). Sandager Brigitte Charitable Tr funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/sandager-brigitte-charitable-tr-morg_052d818520f9452fb4f317efde0e03fe
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