The Sandler Family Foundation Inc
The Sandler Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $339K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $179K. Net investment income was $163K.
The Sandler Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Sandler Family Foundation Inc gave $179K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $30K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $178,626
- +106.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $29,771
- +106.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,558
- Total assets
- $338,744
- -1.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (93% 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 Sandler Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Fairvote ($100K). Together the top 6 received $179K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 30 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Sandler Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 37% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 794% of 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $49K (2019) to $535K (2020). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $179K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fairvote Takoma Park, MD | General Use | $100,000 |
| Global Good Fund Glenwood, MD | General Use | $65,000 |
| Georgetown University Washington, DC | General Use | $5,000 |
| American Heart Association Dallas, TX | General Use | $4,116 |
| Cancer Support Community Washington, DC | General Use | $4,000 |
| Yellow Ribbon Fund Bethesda, MD | General Use | $510 |
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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 | $338,744 | $304,314 | $183,859 | $178,626 | 6 | $178,626 | $163,084 | $22,498 |
| 2024 | $344,529 | $606,364 | $86,597 | $86,500 | 6 | $86,500 | $304,308 | $7,441 |
| 2023 | $84,070 | $13,170 | $69,500 | $69,500 | 5 | $69,500 | $3,670 | $6,745 |
| 2022 | $140,400 | — | $283,000 | $283,000 | 6 | $283,000 | — | $16,945 |
| 2021 | $423,400 | $8,900 | $102,500 | $102,500 | 7 | $102,500 | — | $24,916 |
| 2020 | $517,000 | $1,041,294 | $535,000 | $535,000 | 11 | — | — | $30,359 |
| 2019 | $10,706 | $56,000 | $49,844 | $49,000 | 4 | — | — | $694 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sandler Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Sandler Family Foundation Inc is led by Andrew L. Sandler, Director, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Andrew L. Sandler
Director, President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jake K. Sandler
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Karna L. Laubenstein
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Michael N. Sandler
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Sandler Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Sandler Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Sandler Family Foundation Inc gave $179K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $87K across 6 grants.
What is The Sandler Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Sandler Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $4,558, and its average grant was $29,771, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Sandler Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Sandler Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Sandler Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Sandler Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Sandler Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Sandler Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Fairvote ($100,000), Global Good Fund ($65,000) and Georgetown University ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Sandler Family Foundation Inc?
The Sandler Family Foundation Inc reported $339K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $179K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Sandler Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Sandler Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4482515. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 7, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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