Sandor Family Foundation
The Sandor Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Sarasota, Florida. Its 2024 giving included support for arts and cultural organizations, education, health care, food assistance, and other charitable organizations.
Sandor Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Sandor Family Foundation gave $486K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in Florida. 62% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $486,200
- +313.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,700
- +106.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $424,045
- -64.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 62% first-time grantees (16 of 26, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (71% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Sandor Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 401 Quay Commons 704, Sarasota, FL 34236
Phone: (312) 554-3372
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sandor Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Inc ($85K). Together the top 10 received $366K.
Grant Size Distribution
90 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 85 grants of 90 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 71% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida. Other reported shares were California (9%), Illinois (5%), Arizona (5%), and Georgia (4%). Many of the largest listed grants went to Sarasota organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Sandor Family Foundation open to new grantees?
62%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 16 of 26 grantees (62%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $11K repeat.
- 23% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 316% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 521% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $117K (2021) to $486K (2024). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $486K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Inc Sarasota, FL | General Operating Support | $85,000 |
| Ringling College of Art and Design Inc Sarasota, FL | General Operating Support | $76,000 |
| The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee Inc Sarasota, FL | General Operating Support | $55,000 |
| Asolo Theatre Inc Sarasota, FL | General Operating Support | $30,000 |
| The Book Truck Inc Long Beech, CA | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| University of Arkansas Foundation Inc Fayetteville, AZ | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| The Paideia School Inc Atlanta, GA | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Temple Emanu-Ei Sarasota, FL | General Operating Support | $18,000 |
| The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art Foundation Incorporated Sarasota, FL | General Operating Support | $17,000 |
| Florida Studio Theatre Inc Sarasota, FL | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $424,045 | $90,222 | $500,758 | $486,200 | 26 | $491,177 | $145,392 | $94,292 |
| 2023 | $1,178,971 | $264,283 | $127,875 | $117,500 | 13 | $124,882 | $261,290 | $46,028 |
| 2022 | $1,048,627 | $235,656 | $215,499 | $207,638 | 14 | $212,943 | $233,100 | $51,341 |
| 2021 | $1,040,737 | $94,268 | $123,511 | $117,010 | 19 | $121,150 | $8,353 | $55,104 |
| 2020 | $1,057,134 | $956,597 | $181,353 | $173,500 | 18 | — | — | $77,833 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sandor Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $94K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens says its mission is to connect people with air plants, native nature, and regional history. Asolo Theatre describes its work as creating theatrical experiences alongside education and community engagement, while The Book Truck says it works to increase literacy among foster-care and low-income teens. All Faiths Food Bank says it works with partners to provide healthy solutions to end hunger in its community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $486,200. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $85,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest grants included $85,000 to The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, $76,000 to Ringling College of Art and Design, $55,000 to The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee, and $30,000 to Asolo Theatre. Other notable awards included $25,000 each to The Book Truck and the University of Arkansas Foundation, and $20,000 to The Paideia School. The listed purposes for these grants were general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Richard L Sandor as Director & President; Ellen Sandor as Director & Secretary; and Julie Sandor, Jack Ludden, Penya Sandor, and Eric Taub as Directors.
Sandor Family Foundation is led by Richard L. Sandor, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard L. Sandor
Director & President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Sandor
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Taub
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jack Ludden
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Sandor
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Penya Sandor
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Sandor Family Foundation
How much does Sandor Family Foundation give each year?
Sandor Family Foundation gave $486K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $118K across 13 grants.
What is Sandor Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Sandor Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $18,700, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Sandor Family Foundation that year got $19K on average.
Where does Sandor Family Foundation give grants?
Sandor Family Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (9%) and Illinois (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sarasota, FL (12 grants) and Chicago, IL (4 grants).
Does Sandor Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 92% of Sandor Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Sandor Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Sandor Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Inc ($85,000), Ringling College of Art and Design Inc ($76,000) and The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee Inc ($55,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sandor Family Foundation?
Sandor Family Foundation reported $424K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $491K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $94K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Sandor Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens says its mission is to connect people with air plants, native nature, and regional history. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sandor Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 Sandor Family Foundation's EIN?
Sandor Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5956773. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Sandor Family 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Sandor Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/sandor-family-foundation-morg_4bb2cddef9ed481ba74137fe1fca95ee
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