The Fred Sands Family Foundation
The Fred Sands Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Woodland Hills, California. In 2024, it reported 12 grants totaling $233,750, with grants designated for general operating budgets of charitable organizations.
The Fred Sands Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Fred Sands Family Foundation gave $234K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), top state Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $233,750
- +84.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,479
- +84.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $2,399,800
- -8.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (43% 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 The Fred Sands 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: 21031 Ventura Blvd Ste 1000, Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Phone: (818) 598-6525
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Fred Sands Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mmac Community Support Foundation ($100K). Together the top 10 received $233K.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 48 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin (43%), Virginia (39%), the District of Columbia (8%), Pennsylvania (5%), and Florida (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Fred Sands Family Foundation gives
- 42% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 1013% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 162% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $21K (2021) to $234K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $234K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mmac Community Support Foundation Milwaukee, WI | General Operating Budget | $100,000 |
| America First Policy Institute Arlington, VA | General Operating Budget | $75,000 |
| Council for National Policy Washington, DC | General Operating Budget | $16,500 |
| American Conservative Union Foundat Alexandria, VA | General Operating Budget | $15,000 |
| Life Center Ministries Internationa Harrisburg, PA | General Operating Budget | $10,000 |
| The Tree of Life Foundation Intl West Palm Beach, FL | General Operating Budget | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross - Palm Beach West Palm Beach, FL | General Operating Budget | $2,000 |
| Council of American Ambassadors Washington, DC | General Operating Budget | $2,000 |
| Daily Caller News Foundation Washington, DC | General Operating Budget | $1,000 |
| Healing Tree International Harrisburg, PA | General Operating Budget | $1,000 |
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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 | $2,399,800 | $31,163 | $285,666 | $233,750 | 12 | $233,750 | $3,150 | $144,123 |
| 2023 | $2,627,264 | $54,574 | $166,994 | $126,500 | 12 | $126,500 | $19,155 | $124,869 |
| 2022 | $3,042,904 | $28,412 | $171,011 | $149,100 | 16 | $124,100 | $9,988 | $131,331 |
| 2021 | $3,184,502 | $61,926 | $43,566 | $21,000 | 6 | $21,000 | $39,360 | $136,155 |
| 2020 | $2,755,397 | $2,916,701 | $100,624 | $100,500 | 2 | — | $917 | $69,224 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Fred Sands Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $144K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants were reported for general operating budgets. Among its grantees, MMAC Community Support Foundation describes its mission as supporting projects that benefit the Greater Milwaukee area, with a focus on educational attainment, workforce enhancement, and economic development. The Council for National Policy says it provides public-policy information to leaders in business, government, religion, and academia. Other grantees describe missions related to U.S. foreign policy education and leadership development, investigative and policy reporting, and preserving and sharing America’s gardens.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $233,750. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $100,000, with a median grant of $6,000. The largest grants included $100,000 to MMAC Community Support Foundation, $75,000 to America First Policy Institute, $16,500 to Council for National Policy, $15,000 to American Conservative Union Foundation, and $10,000 each to Life Center Ministries International and The Tree of Life Foundation Intl. Each grant’s reported purpose was “general operating budget.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Carla Sands was listed as President on the 2024 filing.
The Fred Sands Family Foundation is led by Carla Sands, President on every filing since 2022 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carla Sands
President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Joseph Sicchitano (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Lara Porrazzo (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Robert Licht (2020–2021) — Treasurer
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 The Fred Sands Family Foundation
How much does The Fred Sands Family Foundation give each year?
The Fred Sands Family Foundation gave $234K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $127K across 12 grants.
What is The Fred Sands Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Fred Sands Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,000, and its average grant was $19,479, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Fred Sands Family Foundation give grants?
The Fred Sands Family Foundation's top state is Wisconsin, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (39%) and District of Columbia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants), West Palm Beach, FL (2 grants) and Harrisburg, PA (2 grants).
Does The Fred Sands Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Fred Sands Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Fred Sands Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Fred Sands Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Mmac Community Support Foundation ($100,000), America First Policy Institute ($75,000) and Council for National Policy ($16,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Fred Sands Family Foundation?
The Fred Sands Family Foundation reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $234K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $144K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Fred Sands Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants were reported for general operating budgets. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Fred Sands 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 The Fred Sands Family Foundation's EIN?
The Fred Sands Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4835654. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Fred Sands 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 October 2026.
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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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