Sandell Ministries Inc
Sandell Ministries Inc is a small public charity based in Avondale Estates, Georgia. It supports the renewal and encouragement of Christian ministers, missionaries, workers, and lay people through pastoral activities, financial aid to needy persons, and support for ministry activities conducted by other Christian organizations.
Sandell Ministries Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $68,440
- -32.7% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $145,200
- -34.1% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $178,395
- -28.1% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Sandell Ministries Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 6, Avondale Estates, GA 30002
Phone: (404) 895-2898
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sandell Ministries Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 45 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed 2023 grants went to organizations in Colorado, Georgia, and Pennsylvania. The available information does not state a broader geographic focus.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Is Sandell Ministries Inc open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 4 of 13 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 54% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (−15%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $144K (2022) to $191K (2020). In 2023 it made 13 grants totaling $162K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Village Heartbeat Colorado Spring, CO | Missions support | $21,000 |
| Christian & Missionary Allian Reynoldsburg, OH | Program development | $20,000 |
| Covenant College Lookout Mount, GA | Program development | $20,000 |
| Friends of Refugees Clarkston, GA | Program development - literacy | $20,000 |
| Precept Ministries Chattanooga, TN | Materials publication | $15,000 |
| World Gospel Mission Marion, IN | Support for orphans | $15,000 |
| Focused Community Strategies Atlanta, GA | Program support - community service | $10,000 |
| Sacred Roots Farm Gainesville, GA | Program operational support | $10,000 |
| Prime Time World Outreach Buford, GA | Program support | $6,600 |
| China Outreach Ministries Mechanicsburg, PA | Campus ministry support | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $68,440 | $145,200 | $178,395 | — | — |
| 2023 | $101,635 | $220,280 | $248,276 | $161,600 | 13 |
| 2022 | $129,631 | $268,830 | $249,439 | $144,400 | 8 |
| 2021 | $110,240 | $256,600 | $322,678 | $176,288 | 15 |
| 2020 | $176,318 | $390,399 | $411,755 | $190,800 | 9 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Sandell Ministries states that its purpose is to help Christian ministers, missionaries, workers, and lay people experience wholeness and renewal. It says it pursues this purpose through preaching, counseling, distributing financial aid to needy persons, and other means. Its 2024 program description reports counseling and encouragement for individuals, along with funds distributed to other Christian organizations for specified ministry activities. The organization said it could not determine how many people were assisted directly or indirectly through these activities in 2024.
Grantees’ stated missions illustrate a range of supported work. Village Heartbeat describes its mission as developing village leaders by providing local church and tribal leaders with educational opportunities and materials. Covenant College says it seeks to explore and express the preeminence of Jesus Christ, educate Christians to engage culture and cultures, and pursue biblical justice and mercy. Friends of Refugees says it helps refugees build abundant new lives in America. Sacred Roots Farm describes its mission as providing a home on a sustainable farm for sexually exploited and trafficked women and their children. World Outreach Ministries says it assists Christian leaders and reaches nations through missionary support, projects, and Bible study resources; China Outreach Ministries says it spreads the Gospel of Jesus Christ to Chinese people.
Grantmaking
Sandell Ministries reported 13 grants totaling $161,600 in 2023, averaging about $12,431 per grant. It reported eight grants totaling $144,400 in 2022, averaging $18,050 per grant. The 2024 filing reported no grants.
In 2023, listed grantees included Village Heartbeat ($21,000), Covenant College ($20,000), Friends of Refugees Inc ($20,000), Sacred Roots Farm Inc ($10,000), World Outreach Ministries Inc ($6,000), and China Outreach Ministries Inc ($6,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Cynthia Finn as President; Stephen H Saggus as Treasurer; and Joel Martinez, Marye Lord, Rex Lieffers, and Dr David Hayward as Directors.
Sandell Ministries Inc is led by Cynthia Finn, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cynthia Finn
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Hayward
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joel Martinez
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marye Lord
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rex Lieffers
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen H Saggus
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $15K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Kendra Jeffreys (2020) — Director
- Former: Walter G Sandell (2020) — President
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $15K, to Stephen H Saggus (Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about Sandell Ministries Inc
How large is Sandell Ministries Inc?
Sandell Ministries Inc reported $68K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-EZ. Its revenue that year was $145K.
What does Sandell Ministries Inc fund?
Sandell Ministries states that its purpose is to help Christian ministers, missionaries, workers, and lay people experience wholeness and renewal. It says it pursues this purpose through preaching, counseling, distributing financial aid to needy persons, and other means. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sandell Ministries Inc?
Sandell Ministries Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Sandell Ministries Inc make grants?
The listed 2023 grants went to organizations in Colorado, Georgia, and Pennsylvania. The available information does not state a broader geographic focus.
What is Sandell Ministries Inc's EIN?
Sandell Ministries Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1709608. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 1, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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