Sand Dollar W Foundation
Invitation OnlyNewport, Rhode Island · EIN 26-0239404 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.1M
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $375 and $5,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Rhode Island.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable Fund | Lone Tree, CO | Unrestricted | $1,105,652 |
| Schwab Charitable Fund | Lone Tree, CO | Unrestricted | $933,651 |
| The Fessenden School | Newton, MA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Alexander Twilight Academy | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Millbrook School | Millbrook, NY | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Homes for Our Troops | Taunton, MA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Roca Kidz Club | Manchester, NH | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Skidmore College | Saratoga Springs, NY | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Island Institute | Rockland, ME | Unrestricted | $375 |
| Country Club Employee Education Fund | Chestnut Hill, MA | Unrestricted | $150 |
| The Lee Albright Scholarship Fund | Brookline, MA | Unrestricted | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,075,428 | 12 |
| 2023 | $135,103 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202521349349101877
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-0239404
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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