Thomas C and Lois L Sando Foundation
Invitation OnlyMinneapolis, Minnesota · EIN 41-1676820 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$241K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$11K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $6,500.
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
61% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian College Fund | Denver, CO | Education | $50,000 |
| Carver County Historical Society | Waconia, MN | Education | $50,000 |
| Minnehaha Academy | Minneapolis, MN | Education | $50,000 |
| University of Minnesota-Food Science | Minneapolis, MN | Education | $50,000 |
| Amherst H Wilder Foundation | St Paul, MN | Youth/Adult counseling | $6,500 |
| Bridgehaven Mental Health Services | Louisville, KY | Youth/Adult counseling | $6,500 |
| Saint Xavier High School | Louisville, KY | Education | $5,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | General operating | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | General operating | $4,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | Health | $3,000 |
| Americares | Stamford, CT | World relief | $2,500 |
| Salvation Army Minnesota | Roseville, MN | Relief united states | $2,000 |
| Desert Botanical Garden | Phoenix, AZ | Education | $1,500 |
| Course-Sharp Historic Site | Taos, NM | Education | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Americus, GA | World relief | $1,000 |
| Sandra Day O'connor Institute | Phoenix, AZ | General operating | $1,000 |
| St Mary Food Bank | Phoenix, AZ | General operating | $1,000 |
| Take Charge | Minnetonka, MN | Education | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $241,000 | 18 |
| 2023 | $235,000 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202541339349101819
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-1676820
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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