AI Summary
Frank and Brinna Sands Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $91.2K in grants paid to 16 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants through relationship-based, invitation-only engagement; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THETFORD ACADEMY
THETFORD CENTER, VT
$147.5K
10%
VILLAGE HEALTH WORKS
New York, NY
$135K
9%
Vermont Public Radio
Colchester, VT
$125K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
23
Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
$1K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 106 grantees
- 4 board & team members
- 11 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FRANK AND BRINNA SANDS FOUNDATION?
No. FRANK AND BRINNA SANDS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FRANK AND BRINNA SANDS FOUNDATION give?
FRANK AND BRINNA SANDS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Vermont, New Hampshire, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are FRANK AND BRINNA SANDS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FRANK AND BRINNA SANDS FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FRANK AND BRINNA SANDS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, FRANK AND BRINNA SANDS FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $91 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FRANK AND BRINNA SANDS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, FRANK AND BRINNA SANDS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 110 grantees. Recent grantees include THETFORD ACADEMY, VILLAGE HEALTH WORKS, and Vermont Public Radio. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FRANK AND BRINNA SANDS FOUNDATION?
FRANK AND BRINNA SANDS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.