AI Summary
The Sands Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants exclusively to selected grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE COMPASS SCHOOL OF TEXAS
$1.5M
34%
The Dallas Opera Foundation
$550K
12%
DALLAS SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION
$500K
11%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Sands Foundation?
No. The Sands Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Sands Foundation give?
The Sands Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, Tennessee, and District Of Columbia. 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 The Sands Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Sands Foundation fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $88 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Sands Foundation make each year?
In 2024, The Sands Foundation awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $25 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Sands Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, The Sands Foundation awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include THE COMPASS SCHOOL OF TEXAS, The Dallas Opera Foundation, and DALLAS SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Sands Foundation?
The Sands Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.