The Notsew Orm Sands Foundation
Historical FunderHouston, Texas · EIN 76-0455176 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250,000 and $1,250,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Notsew Orm Sands Foundation |
|---|---|
| Address | 92 Washburn Hill Road, Lyme NH 03768 |
| Phone | 2103419400 |
| Form and materials | See Attachment 19 |
| Deadlines | See Attachment 19 |
| Restrictions | See Attachment 19 |
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
83% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of St Thomas | Houston, TX | General support | $5,250,000 |
| University of Kent | Canterbury, UK | General support | $1,250,000 |
| Yale University Development | New Haven, CT | Support for dr.allison galavanis research into mitigating covid 19 and other outbreaks | $1,000,000 |
| Oceana Inc | Washington, DC | General support | $1,000,000 |
| Maliasili Initiatives Inc | Essex Junction, VT | General support | $280,000 |
| Frankfurt Zoological Society US Inc | Washington, DC | General support | $250,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Alexandria, VA | General support | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,032,500 | 7 |
| 2023 | $4,582,000 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 23, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512669349101056
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 76-0455176
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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