Sands Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyDedham, Massachusetts · EIN 20-1034607 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$32K
Organizations funded35
Typical grant$100
Total assets$1.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $600.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
57% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mhhs Foundation | Kent, WA | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| The Julie Fund | Newton Lower Falls, MA | Unrestricted gift | $5,300 |
| West End House | Allston, MA | Unrestricted gift | $5,080 |
| Temple Beth Shalom | Needham Heights, MA | Unrestricted gift | $2,652 |
| Sinai Hospital | Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| Jefferson Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| St Jude Hospital | Memphis, TN | Unrestricted gift | $800 |
| Home for Little Wanderers | Boston, MA | Unrestricted gift | $700 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation | Dedham, MA | Unrestricted gift | $600 |
| Autism Speaks | Princeton, NJ | Unrestricted gift | $350 |
| American Heart Association | Dedham, MA | Unrestricted gift | $205 |
| Boston Childrens | South Boston, MA | Unrestricted gift | $200 |
| Dana Farber Jimmy Fund | Brookline, MA | Unrestricted gift | $200 |
| Feed the Hungry Family | Lawrence, MA | Unrestricted gift | $200 |
| Shriners Hospital | Tampa, FL | Unrestricted gift | $200 |
| Tunnels to Towers | Statem Island, NY | Unrestricted gift | $200 |
| Safe Passage | Northampton, MA | Unrestricted gift | $155 |
| American Cancer Society | Dedham, MA | Unrestricted gift | $100 |
| American Red Cross | Boston, MA | Unrestricted gift | $100 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Tampa, FL | Unrestricted gift | $100 |
| Disabled American Veterans | Dedham, MA | Unrestricted gift | $100 |
| Feed the Children | Oklahoma City, OK | Unrestricted gift | $100 |
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted gift | $100 |
| Food for the Poor | Coconut Creek, FL | Unrestricted gift | $100 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | Boston, MA | Unrestricted gift | $100 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted gift | $100 |
| Humane Society of the United States | Washington, DC | Unrestricted gift | $100 |
| Lazarus House Ministries | Lawrence, MA | Unrestricted gift | $100 |
| March of Dimes Foundation | White Plaines, NY | Unrestricted gift | $100 |
| Salvation Army | Alexandria, VA | Unrestricted gift | $100 |
| Save the Children Federation | Fairfield, CT | Unrestricted gift | $100 |
| Scholarhsip America | Minneapolis, MN | Unrestricted gift | $100 |
| Smile Train | New York, NY | Unrestricted gift | $100 |
| Special Olympics | Washington, DC | Unrestricted gift | $100 |
| United Service Organization | Washington, DC | Unrestricted gift | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,142 | 35 |
| 2024 | $13,947 | 8 |
| 2023 | $47,585 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621359349104152
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-1034607
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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