Sandor Foundation
The Sandor Foundation is a private foundation based in Beachwood, Ohio. It states that it does not conduct direct charitable activities and primarily supports other organizations exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Sandor Foundation at a glance
In short: Sandor Foundation gave $1.7M across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $215K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,719,772
- +38.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- -38.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $214,972
- +124.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,500
- Total assets
- $52,132
- +35.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Sandor 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: 3000 Auburn Drive 430, Beachwood, OH 44122
Phone: (216) 904-3707
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sandor Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mejor via Foundation ($1.6M). Together the top 8 received $1.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 79 grants of 98 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 4% to recipients in Massachusetts, and less than 1% to recipients in Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Sandor Foundation gives
- Giving grew 110% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $561K (2020) to $1.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mejor via Foundation Brunswick, OH | Philanthropic | $1,567,500 |
| Hands Together Inc Chicopee, MA | Philanthropic | $50,000 |
| Praying for Peace - La Sagrada Familia Pariash Cleveland, OH | Philanthropic | $33,000 |
| La Sagrada Familia Parish Cleveland, OH | Philanthropic | $27,000 |
| St Michael's Ridge Catholic Church Defiance, OH | Philanthropic | $14,000 |
| Marians of the Immaculate Conception Stockbridge, MA | Philanthropic | $12,000 |
| St Ambrose Catholic Parish Brunswick, OH | Philanthropic | $10,221 |
| Carmelite Communities Associated Towson, MD | Philanthropic | $6,051 |
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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 | $52,132 | $2,010,721 | $1,997,060 | $1,719,772 | 8 | $1,994,060 | — | $2,424 |
| 2023 | $38,471 | $1,302,350 | $1,415,532 | $1,246,027 | 13 | $1,413,330 | $147 | $2,759 |
| 2022 | $156,653 | $1,049,490 | $1,036,530 | $848,219 | 19 | $1,029,950 | $176,034 | $3,111 |
| 2021 | $143,693 | $901,240 | $920,374 | $817,626 | 26 | $814,555 | $208,579 | $4,576 |
| 2020 | $165,956 | $703,629 | $674,552 | $561,131 | 32 | — | $212,033 | $7,170 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sandor Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K 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
The foundation’s stated purpose is to support other Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Its 2024 grants were reported as philanthropic. Among its grantees, Mejor Via Foundation says it works with nonprofits and local churches that have identified community needs they cannot fulfill in the Cleveland area. Hands Together Inc says it is devoted to educating, inspiring, and encouraging people to understand the importance of responding to the needs of poor and disadvantaged people.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 8 grants totaling $1,719,772. Grant amounts ranged from $6,051 to $1,567,500, with a median of $20,500.
The largest reported grants were $1,567,500 to Mejor Via Foundation in Brunswick, Ohio; $50,000 to Hands Together Inc in Chicopee, Massachusetts; $33,000 to Praying for Peace - La Sagrada Familia Pariash in Cleveland, Ohio; and $27,000 to La Sagrada Familia Parish in Cleveland, Ohio. Other 2024 grantees were St Michael's Ridge Catholic Church ($14,000), Marians of the Immaculate Conception ($12,000), St Ambrose Catholic Parish ($10,221), and Carmelite Communities Associated ($6,051).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Laurie Stein and Michael Baker as trustees and JP English as director.
Sandor Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Laurie Stein
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Baker
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jp English
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Edward James (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Elizabeth L. James (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Patrick James (2020–2022) — Trustee
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 Foundation
How much does Sandor Foundation give each year?
Sandor Foundation gave $1.7M across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.2M across 13 grants.
What is Sandor Foundation's typical grant size?
Sandor Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,500, and its average grant was $214,972, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sandor Foundation give grants?
Sandor Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brunswick, OH (2 grants) and Cleveland, OH (2 grants).
Does Sandor Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Sandor Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Philanthropic" (8 grants).
Who are Sandor Foundation's largest grantees?
Sandor Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Mejor via Foundation ($1,567,500), Hands Together Inc ($50,000) and Praying for Peace - La Sagrada Familia Pariash ($33,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sandor Foundation?
Sandor Foundation reported $52K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Sandor Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to support other Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Its 2024 grants were reported as philanthropic. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sandor 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 Foundation's EIN?
Sandor Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3907906. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Sandor 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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