Mara Burros-Sandler Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 84-4528627 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$328K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$2.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $48,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
53% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basser Center for BRCA at Penn Medicine | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $90,000 |
| America-Israel Democracy Coalition | Bryn Mawr, PA | General support | $50,000 |
| The Representation Project | Sacramento, CA | General support | $50,000 |
| Worldwide Friends Foundation | New York, NY | General support | $48,000 |
| EARL MONROE New Ren Basketball Charter School | Bronx, NY | General support | $30,000 |
| Areivim Philanthropic Group | New York, NY | General support | $18,000 |
| Merit Spread Foundation Inc | New York, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| Women's Emergency Network | Miami, FL | General support | $9,000 |
| Miami Foundation for Mental Health | Miami, FL | General support | $8,000 |
| Children's Village at Lotus | Miami, FL | General support | $5,000 |
| American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic | New York, NY | General support | $4,800 |
| Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impair | Miami, FL | General support | $3,000 |
| Bigvisions | New York, NY | General support | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $328,300 | 13 |
| 2023 | $758,325 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 28, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503019349101605
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-4528627
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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