The Sandra and Harvey Belfer
The Sandra and Harvey Belfer is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Paradise Valley, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $920K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $23K. Net investment income was $260K.
The Sandra and Harvey Belfer at a glance
In short: The Sandra and Harvey Belfer gave $23K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $23,000
- +52.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,556
- +35.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $919,648
- +34.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arizona (52% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Sandra and Harvey Belfer funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Holocaust Museum ($5K). Together the top 9 received $23K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 32 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Sandra and Harvey Belfer gives
- Giving fell 28% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 47% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $15K (2023) to $34K (2020). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Holocaust Museum Tucson, AZ | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Friends of the IDF New York, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| American Technion Society Beverly Hills, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Hospice of the Valley Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Kids Need to Read Mesa, AZ | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Smile on Seniors Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $1,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society Waltham, MA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Arizona Musicfest Scottsdale, AZ | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Lyon Club Biltmore Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $500 |
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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 | $919,648 | $260,821 | $24,148 | $23,000 | 9 | $23,000 | $259,821 | $49,213 |
| 2023 | $682,975 | $38,672 | $23,453 | $15,100 | 8 | $15,100 | $39,257 | $35,655 |
| 2022 | $667,756 | $62,352 | $30,081 | $24,700 | 7 | $24,700 | $15,999 | $31,724 |
| 2021 | $635,485 | $141,656 | $33,550 | $32,000 | 4 | $32,000 | $140,106 | $34,748 |
| 2020 | $527,379 | $-78,578 | $37,403 | $34,000 | 4 | — | $14,970 | $31,290 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sandra and Harvey Belfer reported a distributable amount of $49K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Sandra and Harvey Belfer is led by Sanda Belfer, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sanda Belfer
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harvey Belfer
Secretary
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Sandra and Harvey Belfer
How much does The Sandra and Harvey Belfer give each year?
The Sandra and Harvey Belfer gave $23K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $15K across 8 grants.
What is The Sandra and Harvey Belfer's typical grant size?
The Sandra and Harvey Belfer's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,556, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Sandra and Harvey Belfer give grants?
The Sandra and Harvey Belfer gives mostly in Arizona: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (22%) and California (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (3 grants).
Does The Sandra and Harvey Belfer give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Sandra and Harvey Belfer's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (9 grants).
Who are The Sandra and Harvey Belfer's largest grantees?
The Sandra and Harvey Belfer's largest 2024 grantees include Holocaust Museum ($5,000), Friends of the IDF ($5,000) and American Technion Society ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Sandra and Harvey Belfer?
The Sandra and Harvey Belfer reported $920K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $23K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $49K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Sandra and Harvey Belfer?
The Sandra and Harvey Belfer is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Paradise Valley, AZ. It holds $920K in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Sandra and Harvey Belfer's EIN?
The Sandra and Harvey Belfer's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 90-0035611. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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