The Sam and Reba Sandler Family
The Sam and Reba Sandler Family is a private foundation, based in Virginia Beach, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $199K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $195K. Net investment income was $5K.
The Sam and Reba Sandler Family at a glance
In short: The Sam and Reba Sandler Family gave $195K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $65K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $195,000
- +8.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $65,000
- +8.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $65,000
- Total assets
- $198,591
- -3.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Sam and Reba Sandler Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Families of Autistic Children of Tidewater ($65K). Together the top 3 received $195K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 11 grants of 15 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Sam and Reba Sandler Family gives
- Giving grew 30% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $120K (2021) to $195K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $195K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Families of Autistic Children of Tidewater Virginia Beach, VA | Program | $65,000 |
| Samaritan House Virginia Beach, VA | Program | $65,000 |
| United Jewish Federation of Tidewater Virginia Beach, VA | Program | $65,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $198,591 | $300,073 | $307,840 | $195,000 | 3 | $195,000 | $5,351 | $10,514 |
| 2024 | $206,358 | $311,660 | $309,931 | $180,000 | 3 | $180,000 | $5,416 | $9,886 |
| 2023 | $204,629 | $366,123 | $300,420 | $180,000 | 3 | $180,000 | $324 | $8,265 |
| 2022 | $138,926 | $292,629 | $267,723 | $150,000 | 3 | $150,000 | $29 | $5,845 |
| 2021 | $114,020 | $186,647 | $130,208 | $120,000 | 3 | — | $38 | $6,172 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sam and Reba Sandler Family reported a distributable amount of $11K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Sam and Reba Sandler Family is led by Arthur B. Sandler, Director & President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Arthur B. Sandler
Director & President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven B. Sandler
Director, Secretary, Treasurer & Vice Pr
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Sam and Reba Sandler Family
How much does The Sam and Reba Sandler Family give each year?
The Sam and Reba Sandler Family gave $195K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $180K across 3 grants.
What is The Sam and Reba Sandler Family's typical grant size?
The Sam and Reba Sandler Family's median grant in 2025 was $65,000, and its average grant was $65,000, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Sam and Reba Sandler Family give grants?
The Sam and Reba Sandler Family gives mostly in Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Virginia Beach, VA (3 grants).
Does The Sam and Reba Sandler Family give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Sam and Reba Sandler Family's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program" (3 grants).
How large is The Sam and Reba Sandler Family?
The Sam and Reba Sandler Family reported $199K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $195K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Sam and Reba Sandler Family's EIN?
The Sam and Reba Sandler Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1552922. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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