The Sands Family Foundation Inc
The Sands Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Delray Beach, Florida. In 2024, it reported grants to charitable organizations, with the largest listed awards going to organizations in Rochester, New York.
The Sands Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Sands Family Foundation Inc gave $10.0M across 55 grants in 2024 (avg $181K), mostly in New York. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $9,961,899
- -4.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 55
- +7.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $181,125
- -11.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $300,996,673
- +7.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (18 of 55, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (87% 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 Sands Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 241 Ne 4Th Street Suite C, Delray Beach, FL 33444
Phone: (585) 678-7449
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Sands Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rochester Area Community Foundation ($2.9M). Together the top 10 received $7.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
245 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 119 grants of 245 (49%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York. The remaining shares were Florida (4%), Virginia (3%), Colorado (3%), and California (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 55 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Sands Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 18 of 55 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $29K; repeat grants $255K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $106K repeat.
- 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 83% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $10.0M (2024) to $14.3M (2022). In 2024 it made 55 grants totaling $10.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rochester Area Community Foundation Rochester, NY | Unrestricted Program Use | $2,909,900 |
| Rochester Regional Health Rochester, NY | Unrestricted Program Use | $1,213,000 |
| Greater Rochester of Commerce Foundation Rochester, NY | Unrestricted Program Use | $650,000 |
| University of Rochester Rochester, NY | Unrestricted Program Use | $570,000 |
| NYU Langone Health New York, NY | Unrestricted Program Use | $500,000 |
| Canandaigua Area Development Corporation Canandaigua, NY | Unrestricted Program Use | $470,448 |
| Sound Future Foundation Charlottesville, VA | Unrestricted Program Use | $337,500 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation Boca Raton, FL | Unrestricted Program Use | $325,000 |
| Finger Lakes Community College Foundation Canandaigua, NY | Unrestricted Program Use | $300,000 |
| Equation Campaign and Global Climate Legal Defense Novato, CA | Unrestricted Program Use | $250,000 |
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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 | $300,996,673 | $131,868,158 | $13,988,369 | $9,961,899 | 55 | $10,258,863 | $121,064,741 | $12,304,024 |
| 2023 | $280,710,224 | $109,471,485 | $16,075,134 | $10,450,526 | 51 | $13,239,988 | $92,167,464 | $13,092,070 |
| 2022 | $258,407,992 | $15,333,415 | $15,035,147 | $14,314,124 | 37 | $14,679,132 | $4,044,969 | $14,712,676 |
| 2021 | $283,347,840 | $4,257,484 | $11,041,107 | $10,191,947 | 47 | $10,802,882 | $3,935,582 | $12,459,268 |
| 2020 | $255,581,875 | $14,544,163 | $12,114,301 | $11,250,827 | 55 | — | $14,151,243 | $10,160,717 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sands Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $12.3M 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, the Rochester Area Community Foundation describes its mission as providing grants to eligible public charities, while the University of Rochester describes its work as higher education, research, and charitable patient care. Rochester Regional Health says it supports and advises affiliates within its health system.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 55 grants totaling $9,961,899. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $2,909,900, with a median of $25,000. Its largest listed grants included:
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert Sands as president, Richard Sands as vice president, Ginny Clark as executive director, Jennifer Garsin as treasurer, and Meghan Schubmehl as assistant secretary.
The Sands Family Foundation Inc is led by Ginny Clark, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ginny Clark
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$276K (2020) → $200K (2024)
Robert Sands
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jennifer Garsin
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Meghan Schubmehl
Ass't Secretary
Assistant Secretary → Ass't Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard Sands
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Thomas Farace (2020–2021) — Secretary
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 $200K, to Ginny Clark (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Sands Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Sands Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Sands Family Foundation Inc gave $10.0M across 55 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $10.5M across 51 grants.
What is The Sands Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Sands Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $181,125, across 55 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Sands Family Foundation Inc that year got $29K on average.
Where does The Sands Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Sands Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Rochester, NY (16 grants), Canandaigua, NY (11 grants), New York, NY (6 grants) and Boca Raton, FL (2 grants).
Does The Sands Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 98% of The Sands Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (54 of 55) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Sands Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Sands Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Rochester Area Community Foundation ($2,909,900), Rochester Regional Health ($1,213,000) and Greater Rochester of Commerce Foundation ($650,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Sands Family Foundation Inc?
The Sands Family Foundation Inc reported $301.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12.3M (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 does The Sands Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Sands Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Sands Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Sands Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-6052978. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Sands Family 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.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Sands Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-sands-family-foundation-inc-morg_17780b357a6b43e2bf813bd51e9d900e
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