Public charity · San Francisco, CA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Sandler Foundation
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $350,000
- Typical grant
- $350,000 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $350,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 61 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $62.5 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $353.6M | — | 0 |
| 2023 | $62.5M | $350K | 1 |
How to apply
Public charities don't report how to apply on their IRS return. Check its website for open grant rounds, or search GrantMe for its programs.
Board and officers
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- James SandlerDirector/board chair and v
- Phyllis CookDirector
- David AggerDirector
- David FolkmanDirector
- Steve DaetzDirector,president, assistant secretary
- Joy SisiskyTreasurer/secretary
- Vivian ChangGrants director
- Sergio KnaebelVice president/grants dire
- Jeannette Demesmin-RodriguesExecutive assistant
- Susan HydeExecutive assistant
As listed in its 2023 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Equity Alliance | Nashville, Davidson County | General support | $350K |