Ricky Sandler Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 84-4667965 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.5M
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$7.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $225,000.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Madison, WI | General support | $975,000 |
| Duke University | Durham, NC | General support | $550,000 |
| UJA Federation of New York | New York, NY | General support | $250,000 |
| Israel Tennis & Education Centers Foundation | Deerfield Beach, FL | General support | $225,000 |
| The Hewitt School | New York, NY | General support | $200,000 |
| YUD Foundation | New York, NY | General support | $100,000 |
| Chabad at Duke Ug Inc | Durham, NC | General support | $50,000 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation | Santa Monica, CA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Central Synagogue | New York, NY | General Support | $36,000 |
| Florida Atlantic University Foundation | Boca Raton, FL | General support | $18,000 |
| Koenig Childhood Cancer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| The Thomas A Costello Legacy Foundation | Chaska, MN | General Support | $5,000 |
| Seeds for Peace | New York, NY | General support | $3,600 |
| South Fork Bakery | Sag Harbor, NY | General support | $1,800 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | Virginia Beach, VA | General Support | $1,800 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,476,200 | 15 |
| 2023 | $2,213,200 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349105156
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-4667965
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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