AI Summary
The Thomas C and Lois L Sando Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives through a relationship-based approach, providing grants exclusively by invitation. With a total of $241,000 awarded to 21 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
AMERICAN INDIAN COLLEGE FUND
Denver, CO
$163K
22%
CARVER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Waconia, MN
$150K
21%
MINNEHAHA ACADEMY
Minneapolis, MN
$106K
15%
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Total No. of Grants
18
Median 1st year grant
$2K
Median 2nd year grant
$2.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THOMAS C AND LOIS L SANDO FOUNDATION?
No. THOMAS C AND LOIS L SANDO FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THOMAS C AND LOIS L SANDO FOUNDATION give?
THOMAS C AND LOIS L SANDO FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota, Colorado, and Kentucky. 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 THOMAS C AND LOIS L SANDO FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THOMAS C AND LOIS L SANDO FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $2,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THOMAS C AND LOIS L SANDO FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THOMAS C AND LOIS L SANDO FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $241 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THOMAS C AND LOIS L SANDO FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THOMAS C AND LOIS L SANDO FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include AMERICAN INDIAN COLLEGE FUND, CARVER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY, and MINNEHAHA ACADEMY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THOMAS C AND LOIS L SANDO FOUNDATION?
THOMAS C AND LOIS L SANDO FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.