Sandestin Foundation
Historical FunderMiramar Beach, Florida · EIN 45-6314257 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,600 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | THOMAS R BECNEL |
|---|---|
| Address | 15000 EMERAL COAST PARKWAY, DESTIN FL 32541 |
| Phone | 8503375200 |
| TBECNEL@OUTLOOK.COM | |
| Form and materials | THE FOUNDATION INVITES GRANT PROPOSALS FROM PUBLIC CHARITIES IN NORTHWEST FLORIDA. THE APPLICANT MUST IDENTIFY THE ORGANIZATION, IT'S HISTORY, PROOF OF EXEMPTION, EXPERIENCE AND SUCCESS IN ACCOMPLISHING GRANTS, ORGANIZATIONAL REFERENCES, AMOUNT OF FUNDING DESIRED, THE RECIPIENT OR RECIPIENTS, WHETHER IT WILL HAVE ACCESS TO MATCHING FUNDS, A DETAILED PLAN OF WHEN AND HOW THE FUNDS WILL BE SPENT, A DETAILED BUDGET, THE AMOUNTS IF ANY BEING APPLIED TO ADMINSTRATIVE OVERHEAD AND SALARIES AND IT'S PLAN FOR REPORTING THE RESULTS. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION REQUIRES INTERIM AND FINAL WRITTEN REPORTS OF THE RESULTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE GRANT. THE FOUNDATION HAS THE RIGHT TO WITHHOLD OR MODIFY FUNDING IF GOALS AND OBJECTIONS OF THE GRANT ARE NOT BEING MET. |
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
6% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ovan Mwenge Leopord | Na, FL | Donation to orphanage in africa, sdi school drive | $39,931 |
| Sister Barbara | Na, FL | Donation to orphanage in africa | $23,500 |
| Make-A-Wish | Maitland, FL | Donation to pay for local children's make a wish | $21,412 |
| Fr Leonard | Na, FL | Donation to orphanage in africa | $11,500 |
| Dog-Harmony Inc | Miramar Beach, FL | 2024 grant - children's therapy and training | $10,000 |
| Winter Garden's First Baptist Church | Winter Garden, FL | Donation to dawson read- organ transplant | $10,000 |
| Read Across Africa | Woodstock, GA | General grant for programs | $8,750 |
| Faustine Valentine Mosha | Na, FL | Donation to orphanage in africa | $6,000 |
| Children in Crisis | Fort Walton Beach, FL | Children in crisis | $5,000 |
| Fr Ondego | Na, FL | Donation to orphanage in africa | $2,500 |
| Walton County Guardian Ad Litem | Na, FL | Christmas gifts for foster children | $1,972 |
| Secluded African Properties Trust | Nairobi, KE | General donation | $1,688 |
| Walton County Foster Kids | Na, FL | Emegency foster children placement | $1,600 |
| Not Applicable | Na, FL | Donation to child that was victim of domestic violence | $1,000 |
| Desdelio Nkhoma | Na, FL | Donation to orphanage in tanzania | $522 |
| Catholic Charities of Nw Florida | Fort Walton Beach, FL | Food pantry reimbursement | $372 |
The return also lists 10 grants to individuals ($33,704). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $179,451 | 26 |
| 2023 | $200,484 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513189349102651
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-6314257
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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