Private foundation · Brentwood
Sandfort Family Foundation
This foundation says it only funds groups it chooses itself. Don't send an unsolicited application. If your work fits, the usual path is an introduction through someone the foundation already knows, such as a board member or a current grantee. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 11 totaling $731K
- Typical grant
- $25K to $50K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $25K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Williamson County · plus 1 grant outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 27% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 3 of 11.
- Total giving that year
- $781K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $781K | $731K | 11 |
| 2024 | $425K | $275K | 8 |
| 2023 | $620K | $320K | 9 |
How to apply
The foundation's filing doesn't describe how to apply. Look for a website, or send a short letter asking whether it accepts requests.
Board and officers
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- Gregory SandfortOfficer
- Anita SandfortOfficer
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- To further the objective of the charitable organization
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diocese of Nashville - St Michael Academy | Nolensville, Williamson County | To further the objective of the charitable organization | $331K |
| Tucker's House | Franklin, Williamson County | To further the objective of the charitable organization | $150K |
| Lipscomb University College of Business | Nashville, Davidson County | To further the objective of the charitable organization | $50K |
| Diocese of Nashville | Nashville, Davidson County | To further the objective of the charitable organization | $50K |
| Begin Anew of Middle TN | Nashville, Davidson County | To further the objective of the charitable organization | $25K |
| Diocese of Nashville - Advancement of Catholic Education | Nashville, Davidson County | To further the objective of the charitable organization | $25K |
| High Hopes Development Center | Franklin, Williamson County | To further the objective of the charitable organization | $25K |
| Saddle Up | Franklin, Williamson County | To further the objective of the charitable organization | $25K |
| Nashville Anti-Human Trafficking Coalition Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | To further the objective of the charitable organization | $25K |
| Holy Family Catholic Church - Misison Honduras | Brentwood, Williamson County | To further the objective of the charitable organization | $15K |
| Make-A-Wish Middle TN | Nashville, Davidson County | To further the objective of the charitable organization | $10K |