SANDS FAMILY SUPPORTING FOUNDATION INC
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The Sands Family Supporting Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that primarily funds initiatives in New York and Massachusetts, having paid a total of $30.4 million in grants to 25 grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE EFFORTS OF ROCHESTER AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION.
Cause Areas
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Philanthropy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
EDUCATION SUCCESS FOUNDATION INC
$14.6M
25%
YMCA OF GREATER ROCHESTER (4368)
$12.5M
22%
SKIDMORE COLLEGE
$4M
7%
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Total No. of Grants
10
Median 1st year grant
$35K
Median 2nd year grant
$40K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SANDS FAMILY SUPPORTING FOUNDATION INC?
No. SANDS FAMILY SUPPORTING FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SANDS FAMILY SUPPORTING FOUNDATION INC give?
SANDS FAMILY SUPPORTING FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. 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 SANDS FAMILY SUPPORTING FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SANDS FAMILY SUPPORTING FOUNDATION INC fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $35 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SANDS FAMILY SUPPORTING FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, SANDS FAMILY SUPPORTING FOUNDATION INC awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $30.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SANDS FAMILY SUPPORTING FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2025, SANDS FAMILY SUPPORTING FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include EDUCATION SUCCESS FOUNDATION INC, YMCA OF GREATER ROCHESTER (4368), and SKIDMORE COLLEGE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SANDS FAMILY SUPPORTING FOUNDATION INC?
SANDS FAMILY SUPPORTING FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.