George H and Estelle M Sands Foundation

George H and Estelle M Sands Foundation is a private foundation based in Princeton, New Jersey with $72.4M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$72.4Mtotal assets
1997IRS ruling year
Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

🏆 Top 25% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants George H and Estelle M Sands Foundation has awarded

40 grantees · $3.6M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

  • Kindersmile Foundation - Trenton $415K
  • The Watershed Institute $383K
  • Princeton Public Library $225K
  • We Dont Waste $223K
  • Princeton Senior Resource Center $200K
  • Princeton First Aid Rescue Squad $130K
  • Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvania $120K
  • Princeton Family Ymca $105K
  • Bucks County Playhouse $100K
  • Climate Central $100K
  • Boys And Girls Club $100K
  • Mercer Street Friends $100K
  • Sustainable Princeton $90K
  • Sourland Conservacy $85K
  • Millhill Child And Family Development $75K
  • Home Front Nj $75K
  • Ding Darling Wildlife Society $75K
  • Fisherman's Mark $75K
  • Princeton Area Community Foundation $75K
  • C-change Conversations $75K
  • Warren Village $65K
  • Young Audiences Of New Jersey $65K
  • National Junior Tennis & Learning of Trenton $50K
  • Catholic Youth Organization $50K
  • Mccarter Theatre Center (annual Fund) $50K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

  • FY2020$3.7M
  • FY2021$3.7M
  • FY2022$4.2M
  • FY2023$4.1M

About George H and Estelle M Sands Foundation

  • TypePrivate foundation
  • Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
  • HeadquartersPrinceton, New Jersey
  • EIN223483828
  • IRS ruling1997

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

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Frequently asked questions

What is George H and Estelle M Sands Foundation?

George H and Estelle M Sands Foundation is a private foundation based in Princeton, New Jersey with $72.4M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does George H and Estelle M Sands Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of George H and Estelle M Sands Foundation?

George H and Estelle M Sands Foundation's EIN is 223483828. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from George H and Estelle M Sands Foundation?

Private foundations like George H and Estelle M Sands Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with George H and Estelle M Sands Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.