The Sansom Foundation Inc
The Sansom Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Bonita Springs, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $22.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $271K. Net investment income was $1.5M.
The Sansom Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Sansom Foundation Inc gave $271K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $34K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $271,000
- +42.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $33,875
- +24.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $22,723,823
- +6.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (66% 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 Sansom Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Nova Southeastern University Inc ($135K across 2 grants). Together the top 7 received $271K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 43 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Sansom Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 58% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 78% 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 $171K (2021) to $761K (2020). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $271K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nova Southeastern University Inc Ft Lauderdale, FL | For its NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale | $119,955 |
| University of Mount Union Alliance, OH | Visual and Theatrical Arts and Media | $26,000 |
| Delaware Art Museum Wilmington, DE | Conservation of William J. Glackens Artwork | $25,045 |
| GLSEN Collier County Chapter Florida Naples, FL | Support Summer Education Program for Young Musicians | $25,000 |
| The Metropolitan Opera New York, NY | Support its Lindemann Young Artist Development Program | $25,000 |
| Music Foundation of Greater Naples Naples, FL | Music Education | $20,000 |
| Chimp Haven Keithville, LA | Veterinarian Clinic Physician | $15,000 |
| Nova Southeastern University Inc Ft Lauderdale, FL | For its Art Museum Fort Lauderdale | $15,000 |
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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 | $22,723,823 | $1,648,628 | $975,748 | $271,000 | 8 | $799,443 | $1,467,523 | $1,029,345 |
| 2023 | $21,360,179 | $1,515,857 | $868,544 | $190,839 | 7 | $702,429 | $1,342,542 | $934,500 |
| 2022 | $20,549,993 | $1,068,429 | $977,155 | $281,441 | 8 | $799,831 | $883,905 | $963,611 |
| 2021 | $22,860,001 | $1,130,207 | $801,925 | $171,050 | 9 | $611,632 | $932,714 | $1,053,123 |
| 2020 | $19,013,803 | $87,051 | $1,322,814 | $760,700 | 11 | — | $142,429 | $799,472 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sansom Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.0M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Sansom Foundation Inc is led by Frank M Buscaglia, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020; 3 of 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Frank M Buscaglia
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$143K (2020) → $163K (2024)
Avis Berman
Vice President & Director
Director → Vice President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$18K (2020) → $48K (2024)
Richard G Barrette
Assistant Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$33K (2020) → $33K (2024)
Edward M Kolesar
Director
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Edward M De Paoli (2020–2023) — Secretary & Director
- Former: Jorge H Santis (2020–2023) — Vice President & Director
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 $163K, to Frank M Buscaglia (Pres,Treas, Dir). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Sansom Foundation Inc
How much does The Sansom Foundation Inc give each year?
The Sansom Foundation Inc gave $271K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $191K across 7 grants.
What is The Sansom Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Sansom Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $33,875, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Sansom Foundation Inc give grants?
The Sansom Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Ohio (10%) and Delaware (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Ft Lauderdale, FL (2 grants) and Naples, FL (2 grants).
Does The Sansom Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Sansom Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Sansom Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Sansom Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Nova Southeastern University Inc ($134,955 across 2 grants), University of Mount Union ($26,000) and Delaware Art Museum ($25,045), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Sansom Foundation Inc?
The Sansom Foundation Inc reported $22.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $799K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.0M (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 Sansom Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Sansom Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6136127. 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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