Blue Sands Foundation
Washington, District of Columbia · EIN 371797396 · Private foundation
Based in Washington, District of Columbia, Blue Sands Foundation has awarded $7.5M across 110 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Great Ormond Street Hospital Childrens Charity. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Blue Sands Foundation funds
Blue Sands Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on higher education, housing & homelessness, libraries & literacy.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Ormond Street Hospital Childrens Charity GENERAL DONATION | — | $1.8M | 2023 |
| Great Ormond Street Hospital Childrens Charity GENERAL DONATION | — | $1.5M | 2024 |
| Boston Children's Hospital LEI CIEL FOUNDATION (THE TWELVE) | Boston, MA | $500K | 2020 |
How to apply for funding from Blue Sands Foundation
Blue Sands Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at bluesands.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Blue Sands Foundation
- Does Blue Sands Foundation accept grant applications?
- Blue Sands Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Blue Sands Foundation fund?
- Blue Sands Foundation's grants focus on higher education. Example recipients include Great Ormond Street Hospital Childrens Charity, Boston Children's Hospital. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Blue Sands Foundation give in grants?
- Blue Sands Foundation reported $994K in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $7.5M over 110 grants.
- Where is Blue Sands Foundation located?
- Blue Sands Foundation is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 371797396.
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