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Sally Mead Hands Foundation

Madison, Wisconsin  ·  EIN 320263007  ·  Private foundation

Sally Mead Hands Foundation is a Wisconsin-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.8M in annual giving against $25.3M in assets. This page documents the 199 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Sally Mead Hands Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$1.8M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$25.3M
Total assets
199
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Sally Mead Hands Foundation funds

Sally Mead Hands Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on community improvement, education, environment & conservation, health care.

Community ImprovementEducationEnvironment & ConservationHealth Care

Populations it has supported include families.

families

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Sally Mead Hands Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Citizens Climate Education Corp
OPERATING FUNDS
Coronado, CA$310K2022
Citizens Climate Education Corp
OPERATING FUNDS
Coronado, CA$305K2020
World Wildlife Fund
OPERATING FUNDS
Washington, DC$220K2022
Citizens Climate Education Corp
OPERATING FUNDS
Coronado, CA$220K2024
Citizens Climate Education Corp
OPERATING FUNDS
Coronado, CA$212K2023
World Wildlife Fund
OPERATING FUNDS
Washington, DC$160K2023
The Nature Conservancy
OPERATING FUNDS
Arlington, VA$160K2024
World Wildlife Fund
OPERATING FUNDS
Washington, DC$155K2020
World Wildlife Fund
OPERATING FUNDS
Washington, DC$150K2024
Environmental Law & Policy Center
OPERATING FUNDS
Chicago, IL$120K2022
Nature Conservancy of Wisconsin
OPERATING FUNDS
Madison, WI$120K2023
Environmental Law & Policy Center
OPERATING FUNDS
Chicago, IL$110K2023
Environmental Law & Policy Center
OPERATING FUNDS
Chicago, IL$110K2024
The Nature Conservancy
OPERATING FUNDS
Arlington, VA$102K2022
Nature Conservancy of Wisconsin
OPERATING FUNDS
Madison, WI$100K2022

Sally Mead Hands Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$1.8M
2022$2.2M
2023$2.0M
2024$2.0M

How to apply for funding from Sally Mead Hands Foundation

Sally Mead Hands Foundation'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 Sally Mead Hands Foundation

Does Sally Mead Hands Foundation accept grant applications?
Sally Mead Hands Foundation'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 Sally Mead Hands Foundation fund?
Sally Mead Hands Foundation's grants focus on community improvement. Recent recipients include Citizens Climate Education Corp, Citizens Climate Education Corp, World Wildlife Fund. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Sally Mead Hands Foundation give in grants?
Sally Mead Hands Foundation reported $1.8M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $8.0M over 199 grants.
Where is Sally Mead Hands Foundation located?
Sally Mead Hands Foundation is based in Madison, Wisconsin. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 320263007.
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About this profile. This page is built from Sally Mead Hands Foundation'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 Sally Mead Hands Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.