Sandberg Phoenix & Von Gontard Charitable Foundation Inc
Sandberg Phoenix & Von Gontard Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Its filing type is Form 990-PF (a private foundation). Its 2025 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, with the largest grants designated for general operating support.
Sandberg Phoenix & Von Gontard Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Sandberg Phoenix & Von Gontard Charitable Foundation Inc gave $113K across 34 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Missouri. 85% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $113,138
- +177.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 34
- +126.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,328
- +22.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $317
- Total assets
- $25,204
- -70.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 85% first-time grantees (22 of 26, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (52% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Sandberg Phoenix & Von Gontard Charitable Foundation Inc
- 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: 701 Market St Ste 600, Saint Louis, MO 63101
Phone: (314) 231-3332
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sandberg Phoenix & Von Gontard Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Happy Hooves Equine Rescue ($17K). Together the top 10 received $105K.
Grant Size Distribution
115 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 115 grants of 115 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Missouri organizations received 52% of grant dollars, Illinois organizations 29%, Kansas organizations 15%, Texas organizations 3%, and California organizations 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Sandberg Phoenix & Von Gontard Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
85%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 22 of 26 grantees (85%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $9K repeat.
- 4% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 194% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2021) to $113K (2025). In 2025 it made 34 grants totaling $113K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Happy Hooves Equine Rescue Edwardsville, IL | General Operating Support | $16,749 |
| Camp Milton Overland Park, KS | General Operating Support | $16,749 |
| The Little Bit Foundation Maryland Heights, MO | General Operating Support | $16,749 |
| Songs4Soldiers Columbia, IL | General Operating Support | $14,590 |
| Dogs for Our Brave Saint Louis, MO | General Operating Support | $14,590 |
| Legal Aid of Western Missouri Kansas City, MO | General Operating Support | $14,590 |
| Saint Louis Community Foundation Saint Louis, MO | General Operating Support | $3,393 |
| Susan G Komen Foundation Dallas, TX | General Operating Support | $2,740 |
| Association of Legal Administrators Saint Louis, MO | General Operating Support | $2,115 |
| Saint Louis Senior Dog Project High Ridge, MO | General Operating Support | $1,760 |
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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 | $25,204 | $62,890 | $124,322 | $113,138 | 34 | $116,485 | — | $2,833 |
| 2024 | $86,636 | $69,114 | $47,368 | $40,847 | 15 | $44,772 | — | $3,184 |
| 2023 | $64,890 | $40,335 | $43,378 | $33,773 | 21 | $36,135 | — | $2,725 |
| 2022 | $67,933 | $34,088 | $39,674 | $38,538 | 26 | $38,538 | $156 | $2,934 |
| 2021 | $73,519 | $92,084 | $35,559 | $30,257 | 19 | $30,257 | $20 | $1,364 |
| 2020 | $16,994 | $35,228 | $43,476 | $36,989 | 24 | — | $24 | $857 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sandberg Phoenix & Von Gontard Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations whose stated missions address education and essential services, legal assistance, and support for children, youth, and families. The Little Bit Foundation, for example, says its mission is to break down barriers to learning for under-resourced students through partnerships and programs serving the needs of the whole child. Legal Aid of Western Missouri says its mission is to improve the lives of people in need through quality legal assistance. Youth in Need says it builds on the strengths of children, youth, and families so they can find safety, hope, and success in life.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 34 grants totaling $113,138. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $16,749, with a median of $317. The largest listed grants were $16,749 each to Happy Hooves Equine Rescue, Camp Milton, and The Little Bit Foundation. Other notable grants were $14,590 each to Songs4Soldiers, Dogs for Our Brave, and Legal Aid of Western Missouri.
In 2024, it reported 15 grants totaling $40,847. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 34 grants totaling $113,138.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Bhavik Patel as chairman of the board, Jeff Dunn as treasurer, and Aaron French as secretary.
Sandberg Phoenix & Von Gontard Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Bhavik Patel, Chairman of the Board on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bhavik Patel
Chairman of the Board
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aaron French
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Dunn
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Sandberg Phoenix & Von Gontard Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does Sandberg Phoenix & Von Gontard Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
Sandberg Phoenix & Von Gontard Charitable Foundation Inc gave $113K across 34 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $41K across 15 grants.
What is Sandberg Phoenix & Von Gontard Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Sandberg Phoenix & Von Gontard Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $317, and its average grant was $3,328, across 34 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Sandberg Phoenix & Von Gontard Charitable Foundation Inc that year got $4K on average.
Where does Sandberg Phoenix & Von Gontard Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
Sandberg Phoenix & Von Gontard Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in Missouri: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (29%) and Kansas (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Saint Louis, MO (13 grants), Kansas City, MO (4 grants), Dallas, TX (2 grants) and High Ridge, MO (2 grants).
Does Sandberg Phoenix & Von Gontard Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 88% of Sandberg Phoenix & Von Gontard Charitable Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (30 of 34) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Sandberg Phoenix & Von Gontard Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Sandberg Phoenix & Von Gontard Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Happy Hooves Equine Rescue ($16,749), Camp Milton ($16,749) and The Little Bit Foundation ($16,749), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Sandberg Phoenix & Von Gontard Charitable Foundation Inc?
Sandberg Phoenix & Von Gontard Charitable Foundation Inc reported $25K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $116K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Sandberg Phoenix & Von Gontard Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations whose stated missions address education and essential services, legal assistance, and support for children, youth, and families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sandberg Phoenix & Von Gontard Charitable Foundation Inc?
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 Sandberg Phoenix & Von Gontard Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
Sandberg Phoenix & Von Gontard Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4949684. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Sandberg Phoenix & Von Gontard Charitable Foundation Inc 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 23, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). Sandberg Phoenix & Von Gontard Charitable Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/sandberg-phoenix-and-von-gontard-charitable-foundation-inc-morg_ed72ccbd29234c8da221c558f1b315e3
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