Sandelman Foundation
The Sandelman Foundation is a private foundation based in Boca Raton, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including recipients in health care, Jewish community services and education.
Sandelman Foundation at a glance
In short: Sandelman Foundation gave $220K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in Florida. 21% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $219,610
- +9.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,686
- +24.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,401,691
- +2.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (3 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (73% 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 Sandelman Foundation
- 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: 185 Nw Spanish River Blvd 100, Boca Raton, FL 33431
Phone: (561) 620-9200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sandelman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation ($79K). Together the top 10 received $207K.
Grant Size Distribution
94 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 91 grants of 94 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the share of grant dollars by recipient state was Florida 73%, Georgia 9%, Illinois 8%, Texas 5% and New York 2%. The listed grants also included a recipient in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Sandelman Foundation open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 14 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $18K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 71% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 49% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $147K (2022) to $220K (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $220K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation Boca Raton, FL | Unrestricted Charitable Use | $79,010 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County Boca Raton, FL | Unrestricted Charitable Use | $25,000 |
| University of Miami - Miller School of Medicine Coral Gables, FL | Unrestricted Charitable Use | $25,000 |
| Ramah Darom Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted Charitable Use | $20,000 |
| University of Chicago Chicago, IL | Unrestricted Charitable Use | $18,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom Palm Beach Gardens, FL | Unrestricted Charitable Use | $10,000 |
| Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services Boca Raton, FL | Unrestricted Charitable Use | $10,000 |
| UT Southwestern Medical Center Dallas, TX | Unrestricted Charitable Use | $10,000 |
| Anshei Emuna Congregation Delray Beach, FL | Unrestricted Charitable Use | $5,000 |
| Donna Klein Jewish Academy Boca Raton, FL | Unrestricted Charitable Use | $5,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Sandelman Foundation?
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 | $4,401,691 | $333,016 | $224,286 | $219,610 | 14 | $219,610 | $332,896 | $221,145 |
| 2024 | $4,292,961 | $309,905 | $207,712 | $201,400 | 16 | $201,400 | $309,785 | $198,279 |
| 2023 | $4,190,768 | $317,355 | $190,981 | $190,600 | 22 | $190,600 | $261,859 | $183,260 |
| 2022 | $4,064,394 | $165,642 | $150,471 | $147,260 | 21 | $147,260 | $165,591 | $188,920 |
| 2021 | $4,049,223 | $210,953 | $160,282 | $160,010 | 21 | — | $210,953 | $168,632 |
| 2020 | $3,998,552 | $195,393 | $212,483 | $212,200 | 31 | — | $215,252 | $177,860 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sandelman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $221K 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
The available filings do not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose missions span several areas. For example, Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation says it supports the hospital’s health care mission through philanthropic gifts and public awareness; the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County says it works to strengthen Jewish identity, build relationships with Israel and meet human needs; and Donna Klein Jewish Academy says it provides general and Judaic studies from kindergarten through 12th grade.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $219,610. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $79,010, with a median of $10,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $79,010 to Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation, $25,000 to Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County, $25,000 to the University of Miami – Miller School of Medicine, $20,000 to Ramah Darom and $18,000 to the University of Chicago. The filing describes these grants as for unrestricted charitable use.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Nicole Kaplan as president; Steven Sandelman as vice president, secretary and treasurer; and Alison Schreier as director.
Sandelman Foundation is led by Nicole Kaplan, President since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nicole Kaplan
President
Secretary → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alison Schreier
Director
Vice President & Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Sandelman
Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer
Vice President & Secretary → Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Andrew Schreier (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Jeffrey Sandelman (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Grant Schreier (2022–2023) — Vice President & Treasurer
- Former: Susan Sandelman (2020–2021) — Secretary
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 Sandelman Foundation
How much does Sandelman Foundation give each year?
Sandelman Foundation gave $220K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $201K across 16 grants.
What is Sandelman Foundation's typical grant size?
Sandelman Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,686, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Sandelman Foundation that year got $16K on average.
Where does Sandelman Foundation give grants?
Sandelman Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Georgia (9%) and Illinois (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boca Raton, FL (4 grants).
Does Sandelman Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Sandelman Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Sandelman Foundation's largest grantees?
Sandelman Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation ($79,010), Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County ($25,000) and University of Miami - Miller School of Medicine ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Sandelman Foundation?
Sandelman Foundation reported $4.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $220K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $221K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Sandelman Foundation fund?
The available filings do not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose missions span several areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sandelman Foundation?
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 Sandelman Foundation's EIN?
Sandelman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-2910436. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Sandelman Foundation 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Sandelman Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Milton and Norma Cohen Family
Atlantic Beach, NY
The Milton and Norma Cohen Family funds charitable organizations in areas including health, education, and Jewish community life, with 2025 grants ranging from $250 to $51,950 and a median of $1,950. Most grant dollars went to organizations in Florida and New York. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$3.3M
Grants
39
Total Given
$200K
Beverly & Joel Altman Family Foundation
Boca Raton, FL
Assets
$1.1M
Grants
56
Total Given
$876K
McKesson Foundation Inc
Dallas, TX
The McKesson Foundation funds cancer support and care, healthcare workforce pathways, and emergency response, with grants mainly supporting organizations in the United States and Canada. Its 2025 grants had a median of $100,000, though amounts ranged from $10,000 to about $2.47 million. Its filing says it does not accept unsolicited requests, while its application page describes an online application process with stated submission windows.
Assets
$1.6M
Grants
76
Total Given
$16.6M
Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Inc
Princeton, NJ
The Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation supports health access and stronger health systems, with a focus on adult and pediatric cancers, blood disorders, brain health, and clinical-trial participation in the United States, Brazil, India, and ten Sub-Saharan African countries. In 2024, its median grant was about $134,000, though awards varied widely; it does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests, and advises prospective applicants to contact the Foundation about its process.
Assets
$83.3M
Grants
144
Total Given
$67.7M
Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors
Los Angeles, CA
Assets
$252K
Grants
252
Total Given
$770K
Strauss Foundation TD
Saint Louis, MO
Strauss Foundation TD supports a range of charitable organizations, including arts and culture, children and youth, and health-related causes. In 2025, it awarded grants of $250 to $143,000, with a median of $5,000, mainly in California, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, and Colorado. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$34.1M
Grants
184
Total Given
$1.9M
More similar funders
More Funders in Florida
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Sandelman Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/sandelman-foundation-morg_c83a5478c5cc4a2aa1022c13a8e35229
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_132910436_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{Sandelman Foundation funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/sandelman-foundation-morg_c83a5478c5cc4a2aa1022c13a8e35229},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-12. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from Sandelman Foundation'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.
Sandelman Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?