Sandler Foundation
San Francisco, California · EIN 943147856 · Private foundation
Sandler Foundation is a California-based grantmaker. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $353.6M in giving and $251.7M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 487 grants for Sandler Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What Sandler Foundation funds
Sandler Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on education, environment & conservation, health care.
Populations it has supported include families.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford University CLINICAL EXCELLENCE RESEARCH CENTER | Stanford, CA | $7.5M | 2020 |
| Center for American Progress GENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $6.0M | 2020 |
| University of California San Francisco Foundation GLIOBLASTOMA PRECISION MEDICINE PROGRAM | San Francisco, CA | $5.8M | 2020 |
How to apply for funding from Sandler Foundation
Sandler 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.
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Frequently asked questions about Sandler Foundation
- Does Sandler Foundation accept grant applications?
- Sandler 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 Sandler Foundation fund?
- Sandler Foundation's grants focus on education. Example recipients include Stanford University, Center for American Progress, University of California San Francisco Foundation. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Sandler Foundation give in grants?
- Sandler Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $353.6M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $426.3M over 487 grants.
- Where is Sandler Foundation located?
- Sandler Foundation is based in San Francisco, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 943147856.
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