Sandestin Foundation

MIRAMAR BEACH, FL EIN: 45-6314257

Sandestin Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MIRAMAR BEACH, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 26 grants totaling $179K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

Annual Giving

$179K

-10.5% YoY

Grant Count

26

-16.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$7K

+6.7% YoY

About Sandestin Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Sandestin Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MIRAMAR BEACH, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 26 grants totaling $179K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

10states
+2 more states

Cities

ADELATLANTABOYS TOWNCHICAGOCLAYDEFUNIAK SPRINGSDENVERDESTINFORT WALTON BEACHFREEPORTMAITLANDMARIONMIRAMAR BEACHNANEW LONDONNICEVILLEPANAMA CITY BEACHPENSACOLARIDGELANDSANDESTIN

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$0.275$0.55$0.8250000000000001$1.120202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$57K$115K$172K$229K22 grants202019 grants202119 grants202231 grants202326 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

OVAN MWENGE LEOPORD$40KSISTER BARBARA$24KMAKE-A-WISH$21KFR LEONARD$12KMARK LIVELY$10KDOG-HARMONY INC$10KWINTER GARDEN'S FIRST BA…$10KKIMBERLY AND WILLIAM HUR…$10KREAD ACROSS AFRICA$9KFAUSTINE VALENTINE MOSHA$6K

Grant Size Distribution

117 grants across all recorded years

116<$50K$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Ovan Mwenge Leopord ($39,931), Sister Barbara ($23,500), Make-a-wish ($21,412).

RecipientPurposeAmount
DAISY NA, FLDONATION FOR SCHOOL SUPPLIES IN AFRICA$361
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF NW FLORIDA FORT WALTON BEACH, FLFOOD PANTRY REIMBURSEMENT$372
SENOORA WESLEY NA, FLDONATION TO FAMILY WITH KIDS IN FINANCIAL HARDSHIP$500
TIFTON WASHINGTON NA, FLDONATION TO FAMILY WITH KIDS IN FINANCIAL HARDSHIP$500
TYLER BRADSHAW NA, FLDONATION TO FAMILY WITH KIDS IN FINANCIAL HARDSHIP$500
PATRICK FRAWLEY NA, FLDONATION TO FAMILY WITH KIDS IN FINANCIAL HARDSHIP$500
DESDELIO NKHOMA NA, FLDONATION TO ORPHANAGE IN TANZANIA$522
AMANDA BOYLAND NA, FLSCHOOL SUPPLIES AND CLOTHES FOR FOSTER KIDS$1,500
WALTON COUNTY FOSTER KIDS NA, FLEMEGENCY FOSTER CHILDREN PLACEMENT$1,600
SECLUDED AFRICAN PROPERTIES TRUST GENERAL DONATION$1,688

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
SARA BECNELCO-TRUSTEE2
THOMAS R BECNELTRUSTEE2

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sandestin Foundation?

Sandestin Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MIRAMAR BEACH, FL. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.

Where does Sandestin Foundation operate?

Sandestin Foundation has awarded grants in Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Mississippi, Nebraska, Virginia, Wisconsin.

What size grants does Sandestin Foundation award?

In 2024, Sandestin Foundation awarded 26 grants totaling $179K — an average of about $7K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Sandestin Foundation's EIN?

Sandestin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-6314257. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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