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Richard and Ellen Sandler Family

Santa Monica, California  ·  EIN 954799040  ·  Private foundation

Richard and Ellen Sandler Family is a California-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $680K in annual giving against $304K in assets. This page documents the 95 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Richard and Ellen Sandler Family — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$680K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$304K
Total assets
95
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Richard and Ellen Sandler Family funds

Richard and Ellen Sandler Family's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, faith-based (jewish), higher education, k-12 education, sports & recreation.

Arts & CultureFaith-Based (Jewish)Higher EducationK-12 EducationSports & Recreation

Populations it has supported include families.

families

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Richard and Ellen Sandler Family, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Jewish Federation
GENERAL PUBLIC BENEFIT
Los Angeles, CA$135K2020
Ikar
GENERAL PUBLIC BENEFIT
Los Angeles, CA$129K2020
Jewish Federations of North America
GENERAL PUBLIC BENEFIT
New York, NY$100K2024
Prostate Cancer Foundation
GENERAL PUBLIC BENEFIT
Santa Monica, CA$100K2023
Brentwood School
GENERAL PUBLIC BENEFIT
Los Angeles, CA$65K2020
Stephen Wise Temple
GENERAL PUBLIC BENEFIT
Los Angeles, CA$60K2020
Milken Community High School
GENERAL PUBLIC BENEFIT
Los Angeles, CA$55K2023
UCLA Foundation
GENERAL PUBLIC BENEFIT
Los Angeles, CA$55K2023
Ikar
GENERAL PUBLIC BENEFIT
Los Angeles, CA$50K2022
UCLA Foundation
GENERAL PUBLIC BENEFIT
Los Angeles, CA$48K2022
UCLA Foundation
GENERAL PUBLIC BENEFIT
Los Angeles, CA$45K2020
Prostate Cancer Foundation
GENERAL PUBLIC BENEFIT
Santa Monica, CA$38K2020
Ikar
GENERAL PUBLIC BENEFIT
Los Angeles, CA$36K2023
Valley Beth Shalom
GENERAL PUBLIC BENEFIT
Encino, CA$31K2020
Milken Community High School
GENERAL PUBLIC BENEFIT
Los Angeles, CA$25K2020

Richard and Ellen Sandler Family giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$680K
2022$202K
2023$391K
2024$121K

How to apply for funding from Richard and Ellen Sandler Family

Richard and Ellen Sandler Family's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Richard and Ellen Sandler Family

Does Richard and Ellen Sandler Family accept grant applications?
Richard and Ellen Sandler Family's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Richard and Ellen Sandler Family fund?
Richard and Ellen Sandler Family's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Jewish Federation, Ikar, Jewish Federations of North America. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Richard and Ellen Sandler Family give in grants?
Richard and Ellen Sandler Family reported $680K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $1.4M over 95 grants.
Where is Richard and Ellen Sandler Family located?
Richard and Ellen Sandler Family is based in Santa Monica, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 954799040.
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About this profile. This page is built from Richard and Ellen Sandler Family's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Richard and Ellen Sandler Family. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.