Private foundation · Brentwood
Sandfort Family Foundation
In 2025 it gave 11 grants worth $731,212 to Tennessee groups, 5 of them in Williamson County. A typical grant was $25,000 to $50,000. Most often for: “To further the objective of the charitable organization”.
Invitation only: it picks who to fund. Don't send a proposal. Look for a connection through its board. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 11 totaling $731,212 · 5 in Williamson County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $25,000 to $50,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $25,000: the middle grant to the 3 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2025.
- 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? How we figure this
- 27% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 3 of 11.
- Total giving that year
- $781,212
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $781K | $731K | 11 |
| 2024 | $425K | $275K | 8 |
| 2023 | $620K | $320K | 9 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
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
Does your board know anyone here?
Checked in your browser only. The names are kept on this device for other foundation pages and are never sent to GrantMe.
- 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 (11 grants)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 0 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 0 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 2 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 7 |
| $100,000 or more | 2 |
From its 2025 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Williamson County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | 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 |
| 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 |
| Holy Family Catholic Church - Misison Honduras | Brentwood, Williamson County | To further the objective of the charitable organization | $15K |
| 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 |
| Nashville Anti-Human Trafficking Coalition Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | To further the objective of the charitable organization | $25K |
| Make-A-Wish Middle TN | Nashville, Davidson County | To further the objective of the charitable organization | $10K |