The Sanford Foundation
The Sanford Foundation is a private foundation, based in Morgan City, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $134K in total assets. Net investment income was $2K.
The Sanford Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $133,890
- +8.5% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $12,088
- -69.9% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $2,121
- -94.7% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $1,030
- -83.4% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Sanford Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2020) to $20K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary Outreach Morgan City, LA | Civic Improvement | $5,000 |
| Artist Guild Unlimited Morgan City, LA | Arts Education and Promotion | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $133,890 | $12,088 | $1,030 | — | — | — | $2,121 |
| 2024 | $123,363 | $40,104 | $6,200 | $6,000 | 2 | $6,000 | $39,904 |
| 2023 | $89,650 | $33,828 | $20,691 | $19,526 | 1 | $19,526 | $5,637 |
| 2022 | $76,514 | $1,017 | $1,089 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $76,585 | $-1,132 | $1,092 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $78,809 | $-1,849 | $3,952 | $2,000 | 1 | — | $654 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Sanford Foundation is led by Jodi Adams, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jodi Adams
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Burt A. Adams
Vice President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Sanford Foundation
How large is The Sanford Foundation?
The Sanford Foundation reported $134K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $12K.
Where does The Sanford Foundation operate?
The Sanford Foundation has awarded grants in Louisiana.
What is The Sanford Foundation's EIN?
The Sanford Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-1433200. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Sanford Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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