Sandy Hook Promise Foundation
Newtown, Connecticut · EIN 461657101 · Private foundation
Based in Newtown, Connecticut, Sandy Hook Promise Foundation has awarded $576K across 25 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to Hamline University of Minnesota Violence Prevention Project Research Center. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Sandy Hook Promise Foundation funds
Sandy Hook Promise Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, criminal justice, education, health care, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, foster youth, homeless population, justice involved, youth pop.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamline University of Minnesota Violence Prevention Project Research Center RESEARCH ON TOPICS INCLUDING YOUTH VIOLENCE, GUN VIOLENCE AND PREVENTION MEASURES. | St Paul, MN | $150K | 2025 |
| Dallas Independent School District TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR FOUNDATION'S SAY SOMETHING ANONYMOUS REPORTING SYSTEM AND SAVE CLUBS | Dallas, TX | $123K | 2025 |
| Communitiesin Schools of Atlanta Inc TO EDUCATE ATLANTA STUDENTS ON FOUNDATION'S SAY SOMETHING PROGRAM, TO IMPLEMENT SAVE PROMISE CLUBS IN A GROUP OF PILOT SCHOOLS AND EDUCATE S | Atlanta, GA | $50K | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from Sandy Hook Promise Foundation
Sandy Hook Promise 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 sandyhookpromise.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Sandy Hook Promise Foundation
- Does Sandy Hook Promise Foundation accept grant applications?
- Sandy Hook Promise 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 Sandy Hook Promise Foundation fund?
- Sandy Hook Promise Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Hamline University of Minnesota Violence Prevention Project Research Center, Dallas Independent School District, Communitiesin Schools of Atlanta Inc. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Sandy Hook Promise Foundation give in grants?
- Sandy Hook Promise Foundation reported $557K in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2025). Across all years in our data it has awarded $576K over 25 grants.
- Where is Sandy Hook Promise Foundation located?
- Sandy Hook Promise Foundation is based in Newtown, Connecticut. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 461657101.
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