The Sandler O'neill Assistance Foundation
Invitation OnlyCedar Knolls, New Jersey · EIN 06-1631340 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$3.9M
Organizations funded5
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $1,837,814.
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
80% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New York Community Trust | New York, NY | Scholarship program | $1,898,107 |
| Metropolitan Golf Association Foundation | Elmsford, NY | Scholarship program | $1,837,814 |
| Eleventh Hour Rescue | Flanders, NJ | General purposes | $100,000 |
| Direct Relief | Santa Barbara, CA | General purposes | $50,000 |
| The Teak Fellowship | New York, NY | General purposes | $50,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,935,921 | 5 |
| 2024 | $1,553,347 | 3 |
| 2023 | $150,467 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631429349100413
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-1631340
- Profile updated Nov 9, 2026
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