The Stephen M Sander Foundation Inc
The Stephen M Sander Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In its 2025 filing, it reported 15 grants totaling $144,790 to charitable organizations.
The Stephen M Sander Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Stephen M Sander Foundation Inc gave $145K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), top state Colorado. 67% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $144,790
- +47.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +87.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,653
- -21.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $383,507
- -5.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 67% first-time grantees (10 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (41% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Stephen M Sander Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 61 Broadway 1601, New York, NY 10006
Phone: (212) 583-1100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Stephen M Sander Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Aspen Community Foundation Giving Network ($43K). Together the top 10 received $137K.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 62 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the reported shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Colorado 41%, California 30%, Nebraska 10%, District of Columbia 7%, and New York 7%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Stephen M Sander Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
67%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 15 grantees (67%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 13% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+18%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 175% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $88K (2021) to $145K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $145K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aspen Community Foundation Giving Network Basalt, CO | General Purpose | $43,000 |
| NXT Art Foundation Inc Los Angeles, CA | General Purpose | $26,000 |
| GLO Good Foundation Inc New York, NE | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Buckhorn Public Arts Aspen, CO | General Purpose | $10,250 |
| Aspen Institute Society of Fellows Washington, DC | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Childrens Oncology Support Fund Los Angeles, CA | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Wild Bear Nature Center Nederland, CA | General Purpose | $7,500 |
| Studio Slew Brooklyn, NY | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Aces New Haven, CT | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Coalition for Fairness in Sohonoho New York, NY | General Purpose | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $383,507 | $127,104 | $147,090 | $144,790 | 15 | $144,790 | $127,104 | $82,641 |
| 2024 | $403,493 | $126,192 | $102,651 | $98,051 | 8 | $99,851 | $123,342 | $84,172 |
| 2023 | $379,952 | $83,027 | $112,475 | $103,700 | 14 | $108,088 | $77,699 | $76,540 |
| 2022 | $409,400 | $39,003 | $129,660 | $122,800 | 16 | $125,687 | $38,040 | $76,788 |
| 2021 | $500,057 | $104,701 | $91,957 | $87,750 | 9 | $90,150 | $103,901 | $93,058 |
| 2020 | $567,320 | $39,191 | $92,575 | $89,500 | 10 | — | $38,421 | $65,699 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Stephen M Sander Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $83K for 2025 — 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 foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. NXT Art Foundation Inc describes its mission as curating impactful art to revitalize physical and social landscapes. Children’s Oncology Support Fund says it funds research and therapeutic programs for children with cancer, with a mission of providing less toxic treatments and alternative therapies. Aspen Hope Center describes its work as providing care and outreach for people in emotional crisis and reducing the stigma of mental illness. Aspen Art Museum says it advances contemporary art and cultural change through exhibitions, dialogue, and community engagement.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $144,790 through 15 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $520 to $43,000, with a median of $5,000. Notable grants included $43,000 to Aspen Community Foundation Giving Network, $26,000 to NXT Art Foundation Inc, $10,000 each to Aspen Institute Society of Fellows and Children’s Oncology Support Fund, and $7,500 to Wild Bear Nature Center. The listed grant purposes were general purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Stephen M Sander was listed as president on the 2025 filing.
The Stephen M Sander Foundation Inc is led by Stephen M. Sander, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Stephen M. Sander
President
On filings since 2020
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 Stephen M Sander Foundation Inc
How much does The Stephen M Sander Foundation Inc give each year?
The Stephen M Sander Foundation Inc gave $145K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $98K across 8 grants.
What is The Stephen M Sander Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Stephen M Sander Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $9,653, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Stephen M Sander Foundation Inc that year got $10K on average.
Where does The Stephen M Sander Foundation Inc give grants?
The Stephen M Sander Foundation Inc's top state is Colorado, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (30%) and Nebraska (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Basalt, CO (2 grants), Los Angeles, CA (2 grants) and Aspen, CO (2 grants).
Does The Stephen M Sander Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Stephen M Sander Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Stephen M Sander Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Stephen M Sander Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Aspen Community Foundation Giving Network ($43,000), NXT Art Foundation Inc ($26,000) and GLO Good Foundation Inc ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Stephen M Sander Foundation Inc?
The Stephen M Sander Foundation Inc reported $384K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $145K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $83K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Stephen M Sander Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. NXT Art Foundation Inc describes its mission as curating impactful art to revitalize physical and social landscapes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Stephen M Sander Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Stephen M Sander Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Stephen M Sander Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0954297. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Stephen M Sander 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
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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
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