Sandel Charitable Trust
Sandel Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in Huntsville, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $3K.
Sandel Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Sandel Charitable Trust gave $3K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,304
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $3,304
- Median grant
- $3,304
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Sandel Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sam Houston State University ($3K).
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Sandel Charitable Trust gives
- Giving fell 57% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2025) to $14K (2020). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX | Support of General Operations | $3,304 |
Ready to take the next step with Sandel Charitable Trust?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $3,254 | $21,234 | $3,304 | 1 | $3,304 | $286 |
| 2024 | $17,980 | $818 | $26,496 | — | — | — | $890 |
| 2023 | $43,658 | $1,205 | $29,871 | $3,400 | 2 | $3,400 | $2,241 |
| 2022 | $72,764 | $10,552 | $34,663 | $7,600 | 3 | $7,600 | $3,535 |
| 2021 | $96,435 | $11,804 | $36,134 | $7,555 | 4 | $7,555 | $4,714 |
| 2020 | $120,765 | $13,675 | $41,474 | $14,154 | 4 | — | $5,997 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sandel Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $286 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sandel Charitable Trust is led by Byron Sandel, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Byron Sandel
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Joe B. Sandel (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Winnie Sandel (2020) — Trustee
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 Sandel Charitable Trust
How much does Sandel Charitable Trust give each year?
Sandel Charitable Trust gave $3K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sandel Charitable Trust operate?
Sandel Charitable Trust has awarded grants in Texas.
How much is Sandel Charitable Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Sandel Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $286 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Sandel Charitable Trust's EIN?
Sandel Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-6355054. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Sandel Charitable Trust's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in Texas
San Angelo Area Foundation
San Angelo, TX
The San Angelo Area Foundation supports a broad range of charitable needs, including health, education, arts, social services, and youth development, benefiting communities in 17 counties around San Angelo, Texas. Its 2024 grants had a median of about $24,000; it does not accept requests by email or traditional mail, but organizations may apply online.
Assets
$273.2M
Grants
158
Total Given
$10.0M
The Fain Foundation
Wichita Falls, TX
The Fain Foundation supports a range of charitable work, including youth programs, food assistance, arts, education, and community facilities, with 2025 grants going to Texas organizations. Its grants ranged from $1,000 to $333,334, with a median of $10,000. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$7.3M
Grants
85
Total Given
$1.4M
Lloyd M Bentsen Foundation
Mission, TX
Assets
$202K
Grants
5
Total Given
$14K
Pickering Family Foundation
Lubbock, TX
The Pickering Family Foundation supports athletics, education, healthcare, community needs, and veteran and first-responder organizations, primarily in Texas. Its 2024 grants ranged from $10,000 to $200,000, with a median of $10,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected organizations.
Assets
$12.3M
Grants
19
Total Given
$490K
The Chicago Community Trust
Chicago, IL
The Chicago Community Trust funds eligible nonprofits working to narrow the wealth gap and meet urgent needs, with priorities including economic mobility, education, jobs, homeownership, and community development in metropolitan Chicago and Cook County. Its 2025 grants had a median of $26,500, though amounts varied widely; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$7.1B
Grants
4,316
Total Given
$1.2B
Philanthropy International
Claremont, CA
Philanthropy International supports qualified charities across varied fields, including conservation, education, relief, homelessness, religious activities, and veterans’ services, with most 2024 funding going to California. Its 2024 grants ranged from $200 to $135,000, with a median of $2,500. Applications may be submitted by letter.
Assets
$13.1M
Grants
136
Total Given
$1.4M
More similar funders
More Funders in Texas
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Sandel Charitable Trust's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Sandel Charitable Trust down — hundreds of funders to go?