The Sandy Hill Foundation
The Sandy Hill Foundation is a private foundation based in Madison, New Jersey. In 2024, it gave $3,874,000 through 117 grants to charitable organizations, including community, educational, health, and human-services organizations.
The Sandy Hill Foundation at a glance
In short: The Sandy Hill Foundation gave $3.9M across 117 grants in 2024 (avg $33K), mostly in New Jersey. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,874,000
- +12.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 117
- -4.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $33,111
- +18.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $25,405,664
- +51.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (33 of 108, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (65% 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 Sandy Hill Foundation
- 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: 7 Giralda Farms 330, Madison, NJ 07940
Phone: (973) 290-2333
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Sandy Hill Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Foundation for Morristown Medical Center ($640K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $2.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
628 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 556 grants of 628 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went primarily to organizations in New Jersey (65%), followed by Pennsylvania (14%) and Florida (14%). Smaller shares went to organizations in Washington, DC (2%) and New York (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 117 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Sandy Hill Foundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 33 of 108 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $45K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 66% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 479% 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 $3.2M (2022) to $4.4M (2020). In 2024 it made 117 grants totaling $3.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of New Jersey Morristown, NJ | General Fund | $500,000 |
| Immaculata University Immaculata, PA | General Fund | $500,000 |
| Foundation for Morristown Medical Center Morristown, NJ | General Fund | $360,000 |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of Paterson Clifton, NJ | General Fund | $350,000 |
| Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | General Fund | $325,000 |
| Foundation for Morristown Medical Center Morristown, NJ | General Fund | $280,000 |
| Ocean University Medical Center Foundation Edison, NJ | General Fund | $110,000 |
| El Sol Jupiter, FL | General Fund | $100,000 |
| Seton Hall University - Pirate Blue Athletic Fund South Orange, NJ | General Fund | $100,000 |
| Adorer Missionary Sisters of the Poor Inc West Palm Beach, FL | General Fund | $50,000 |
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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 | $25,405,664 | $10,929,687 | $3,879,835 | $3,874,000 | 117 | $3,874,435 | $1,983,926 | $809,074 |
| 2023 | $16,809,231 | $83,821 | $3,487,766 | $3,445,250 | 123 | $3,445,963 | $558,353 | $878,704 |
| 2022 | $17,254,739 | $375,908 | $3,335,008 | $3,237,050 | 125 | $3,239,171 | $603,252 | $1,015,593 |
| 2021 | $24,000,255 | $4,186,968 | $4,263,448 | $4,209,750 | 124 | $4,210,224 | $5,045,865 | $1,177,328 |
| 2020 | $25,370,416 | $9,459,753 | $4,464,693 | $4,399,908 | 139 | — | $2,402,995 | $1,105,362 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sandy Hill Foundation reported a distributable amount of $809K 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
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants included support for a community foundation, universities, medical-center foundations, and charitable organizations. The Community Foundation of New Jersey describes its work as managing philanthropic funds and providing charitable-giving and legacy-planning services. The Foundation for Morristown Medical Center says it raises support to advance patient care, clinical research, education, and preventive medicine. Eva’s Village describes its mission as helping people in need live stable, healthy, and productive lives.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 117 grants totaling $3,874,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $500,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest listed awards included $500,000 each to the Community Foundation of New Jersey and Immaculata University; $360,000 and $280,000 to the Foundation for Morristown Medical Center; $350,000 to Catholic Charities Diocese of Paterson; and $325,000 to Seton Hall University. These grants were listed for general fund purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joseph Walsh as president; Frank E Walsh Jr as chairman; Jeffrey R Walsh as secretary; Mary D Walsh, Meghan Walsh Cioffi, and Frank E Walsh III as vice presidents; and Maria K Sapol as treasurer.
The Sandy Hill Foundation is led by Joseph Walsh, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joseph Walsh
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frank E. Walsh Jr.
Chairman
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frank E. Walsh III
Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey R. Walsh
Secretary
Treasurer & Secretary → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary D. Walsh
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Meghan Walsh Cioffi
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Maria K. Sapol
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Karen R. Walsh (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Robert F. Cioffi (2020–2022) — Vice President
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 Sandy Hill Foundation
How much does The Sandy Hill Foundation give each year?
The Sandy Hill Foundation gave $3.9M across 117 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.4M across 123 grants.
What is The Sandy Hill Foundation's typical grant size?
The Sandy Hill Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $33,111, across 117 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Sandy Hill Foundation that year got $14K on average.
Where does The Sandy Hill Foundation give grants?
The Sandy Hill Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (14%) and Florida (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Newark, NJ (11 grants), Morristown, NJ (8 grants), Jupiter, FL (8 grants) and West Palm Beach, FL (6 grants).
Does The Sandy Hill Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Sandy Hill Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (117 of 117) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Sandy Hill Foundation's largest grantees?
The Sandy Hill Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Foundation for Morristown Medical Center ($640,000 across 2 grants), Immaculata University ($531,000 across 3 grants) and Community Foundation of New Jersey ($500,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Sandy Hill Foundation?
The Sandy Hill Foundation reported $25.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $809K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Sandy Hill Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants included support for a community foundation, universities, medical-center foundations, and charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Sandy Hill Foundation?
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 Sandy Hill Foundation's EIN?
The Sandy Hill Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2668774. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Sandy Hill Foundation 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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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 Sandy Hill Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-sandy-hill-foundation-morg_04afdac0e2724b4badf6bf39f19446bb
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