Blue Sands Foundation
Historical FunderWashington, District of Columbia · EIN 37-1797396 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,000 and $42,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | HOSSEIN FATEH |
|---|---|
| Address | 1212 NEW YORK AVE NW NO 1000, WASHINGTON DC 20005 |
| Phone | 2022629244 |
| Form and materials | ONLINE APPLICATION THROUGH WEBSITE |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
62% of grants went outside District of Columbia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Ormond Street Hospital Childrens Charity | UK | General donation | $1,517,940 |
| Eton College | UK | General donation | $64,713 |
| Aiglon College Association | Chesieres, SZ | E-Bike program | $58,907 |
| Stars in the Dark by the Giving Back Fund | Los Angeles, CA | Pledge | $50,000 |
| Barnard College - Columbia University | New York, NY | Tuition support | $46,061 |
| The College of Wooster | Wooster, OH | General donation | $42,000 |
| Prior's Field School | Washington, DC | Tuition support | $30,920 |
| Swiss School of Tourism | Passugg, SZ | Tuition support | $30,672 |
| New York University | New York, NY | General donation | $30,000 |
| Frensham Heights School | Farnham, UK | Tuition support | $26,330 |
| The University of Law Ltd | London, UK | Tuition support | $14,673 |
| Sarl Cap Immo Var | Le Beausset, FR | Housing | $10,823 |
| Madame Francoise Stoltz | Washington, DC | Housing support | $9,720 |
| Churcher's College Junior School | Hampshire, UK | Tuition support | $8,751 |
| L'ecole de Marketing Communication Digital Inside | Paris, FR | Tuition support | $7,669 |
| Lyce'e Francais de Madrid | Alcobendas, SP | Tuition support | $6,496 |
| The George Washington University | Washington, DC | General donation | $6,000 |
| Societe Monique Cardi | Nice, FR | Housing | $5,251 |
| Emilleis Banque Societe Monique Cardi | FR | General donation | $2,694 |
| Foncia Toulon - Toulon Montebello | Touicon, FR | General donation | $1,280 |
| Room to Read | San Francisco, CA | Reading program | $1,000 |
| Association Show Vivant Che M Sidibe Thais Albouy | Lognes, FR | General donation | $454 |
The return also lists 5 grants to individuals ($16,745). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,989,099 | 27 |
| 2023 | $3,124,392 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523189349100217
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 37-1797396
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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