The Reba Judith Sandler Foundation Inc
The Reba Judith Sandler Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, all of which were in New York; the listed grant purposes were general support.
The Reba Judith Sandler Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Reba Judith Sandler Foundation Inc gave $493K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in New York. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $492,563
- -26.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $24,628
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $5,930,555
- -4.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (2 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (100% 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 The Reba Judith Sandler Foundation Inc
- 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: Nixon Peabody Llp 53 State St, Boston, MA 02109-2835
Phone: (617) 345-1269
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Reba Judith Sandler Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was East End Food Institute ($177K). Together the top 10 received $450K.
Grant Size Distribution
163 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 148 grants of 163 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2024 went to recipients in New York, according to the reported state distribution.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Reba Judith Sandler Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 20 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 44% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 168% 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 $456K (2022) to $884K (2021). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $493K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| East End Food Institute South Hampton, NY | General Support | $177,000 |
| Ackerman Institute for the Family New York, NY | General Support | $71,000 |
| Guild Hall of East Hampton East Hampton, NY | General Support | $57,000 |
| Broadway Housing Community New York, NY | General Support | $50,000 |
| Citizens Committee for Children New York, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| Center for Compassionate Leadership Montauk, NY | General Support | $18,500 |
| Amber Waves Farm Amagansett, NY | General Support | $15,000 |
| Housing Plus Solutions New York, NY | General Support | $15,000 |
| Family Legal Care New York, NY | General Support | $11,000 |
| Hamptons Community Outreach Bridgehampton, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
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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 | $5,930,555 | $348,875 | $600,398 | $492,563 | 20 | $525,783 | $286,175 | $313,481 |
| 2023 | $6,179,022 | $811,827 | $769,848 | $671,735 | 30 | $709,030 | $740,474 | $296,541 |
| 2022 | $6,145,195 | $943,619 | $552,048 | $455,953 | 30 | $482,167 | $535,733 | $324,447 |
| 2021 | $5,763,560 | $785,814 | $989,220 | $883,680 | 40 | $919,515 | $359,733 | $361,809 |
| 2020 | $5,976,999 | $692,435 | $574,443 | $484,421 | 43 | — | $280,185 | $317,412 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Reba Judith Sandler Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $313K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations working in food and farming, arts and culture, children’s well-being, housing, family legal services, and poverty relief. For example, East End Food Institute describes its mission as supporting farmers and producers while helping ensure the community can enjoy and be nourished by local food. Guild Hall of East Hampton describes itself as a museum, performing arts, and education center. Citizens Committee for Children says it advances well-being, equity, and justice for New York’s children through research, civic engagement, and advocacy.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 20 grants totaling $492,563. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $177,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest grants included $177,000 to East End Food Institute, $71,000 to Ackerman Institute for the Family, $57,000 to Guild Hall of East Hampton, $50,000 to Broadway Housing Community, and $25,000 to Citizens Committee for Children. Each was listed for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jay D Rosenbaum as director, Sheri C Sandler as president/director, and Eva Sarah Sandler as director.
The Reba Judith Sandler Foundation Inc is led by Sheri C. Sandler, President & Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sheri C. Sandler
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$40K (2020) → $45K (2024)
Eva Sarah Sandler
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jay D. Rosenbaum
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $45K, to Sheri C Sandler (President/Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Reba Judith Sandler Foundation Inc
How much does The Reba Judith Sandler Foundation Inc give each year?
The Reba Judith Sandler Foundation Inc gave $493K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $672K across 30 grants.
What is The Reba Judith Sandler Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Reba Judith Sandler Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $24,628, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Reba Judith Sandler Foundation Inc that year got $11K on average.
Where does The Reba Judith Sandler Foundation Inc give grants?
The Reba Judith Sandler Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (8 grants), East Hampton, NY (5 grants) and Amagansett, NY (2 grants).
Does The Reba Judith Sandler Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Reba Judith Sandler Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Reba Judith Sandler Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Reba Judith Sandler Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include East End Food Institute ($177,000), Ackerman Institute for the Family ($71,000) and Guild Hall of East Hampton ($57,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Reba Judith Sandler Foundation Inc?
The Reba Judith Sandler Foundation Inc reported $5.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $526K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $313K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Reba Judith Sandler Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations working in food and farming, arts and culture, children’s well-being, housing, family legal services, and poverty relief. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Reba Judith Sandler Foundation Inc?
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 Reba Judith Sandler Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Reba Judith Sandler Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3919640. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Reba Judith Sandler Foundation Inc 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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