Sandalwood Foundation
Sandalwood Foundation is a private foundation, based in BROOKLYN, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 3 grants totaling $2K.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$2K
+0.0% YoY
Grant Count
3
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$700
+0.0% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sandalwood Foundation reported a distributable amount of $109 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Sandalwood Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Sandalwood Foundation is a private foundation, based in BROOKLYN, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 3 grants totaling $2K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $74,763 | $80,735 |
| Revenue | $126 | $-2,007 | $2,538 |
| Expenses | $48,036 | $3,963 | $4,235 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,600 | $2,900 | $2,600 |
| Net Investment Income | — | $1,263 | $1,688 |
| Distributable Amount | $109 | $3,152 | $3,424 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest include Friends & Residents of Greater Gowanus ($1,000), Fund for Santa Barbara County ($600), Santa Barbara County Immigration Center ($500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FRIENDS & RESIDENTS OF GREATER GOWANUS BROOKLYN, NY | PROVIDING GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| FUND FOR SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SANTA BARBARA, CA | PROVIDING GENERAL SUPPORT | $600 |
| SANTA BARBARA COUNTY IMMIGRATION CENTER SANTA BARBARA, CA | PROVIDING GENERAL SUPPORT | $500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CYNTHIA SIMMONS | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| KAYA SIMMONS | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Sandalwood Foundation operate?
Sandalwood Foundation has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, North Carolina, New York.
What size grants does Sandalwood Foundation award?
In 2023, Sandalwood Foundation awarded 3 grants totaling $2K — an average of about $700 per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Sandalwood Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Sandalwood Foundation reported a distributable amount of $109 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Sandalwood Foundation's EIN?
Sandalwood Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-3806449. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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