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The Sandler Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in Washington, DC, California, and New York, having distributed a total of $62.5 million across 144 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
SUPPORTS CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, & RELIGIOUS PURPOSES OF JEWISH COMM FEDERATION OF SF.
Cause Areas
2
Education
Philanthropy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION
$87.7M
13%
Center For American Progress
$50M
7%
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
$37.6M
5%
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Total No. of Grants
62
Median 1st year grant
$250K
Median 2nd year grant
$350K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SANDLER FOUNDATION?
No. SANDLER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SANDLER FOUNDATION give?
SANDLER FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, California, 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 SANDLER FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SANDLER FOUNDATION fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $250 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SANDLER FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, SANDLER FOUNDATION awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $62.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SANDLER FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, SANDLER FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 140 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION, Center For American Progress, and Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SANDLER FOUNDATION?
SANDLER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.