Sandler Foundation is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (T90) the organization is classified as: Named Trusts N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Sandler Foundation employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sandler Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2023, Sandler Foundation generated $15.4m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (15.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $70.7m during the year ending 06/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Sandler Foundation has awarded 788 individual grants totaling $570,920,833. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SUPPORTS CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, & RELIGIOUS PURPOSES OF JEWISH COMM FEDERATION OF SF.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE FOUNDATION MADE GRANTS IN SUPPORT OF THE CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC OR RELIGIOUS PURPOSES OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF SAN FRANCISCO, THE PENINSULA, MARIN AND SONOMA COUNTIES.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
James Sandler Director/board Chair And Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Susan Sandler Director/board Chair (to Dec 2022) | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Phyllis Cook Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
David Agger Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
David Folkman Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Steve Daetz Director (from Dec 2022) President/asst.secreta | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $564,106 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,000 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,000 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $19,940,177 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$4,574,870 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $15,366,307 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $68,176,530 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $818,502 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $115,666 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $470,885 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $164,981 |
| Other employee benefits | $82,781 |
| Payroll taxes | $65,086 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $447,607 |
| Fees for services: Other | $44,926 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $20,059 |
| Information technology | $39,786 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $147,692 |
| Travel | $52,721 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $4,535 |
| All other expenses | $200,000 |
| Total functional expenses | $70,736,091 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,638,825 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $14,033,575 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $24,347 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $45,600 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $594,606,017 |
| Investments—other securities | $335,575 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $577,949 |
| Total assets | $612,261,888 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $114,510 |
| Grants payable | $4,981,693 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $5,096,203 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $607,165,685 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $612,261,888 |
Over the last fiscal year, Sandler Foundation has awarded $68,172,530 in support to 64 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
AMALGAMATED FOUNDATION PURPOSE: INDEPENDENT REVENUE GENERATION HUB PROJECT | $121,000 |
AMALGAMATED FOUNDATION PURPOSE: ALL VOTING IS LOCAL | $2,825,000 |
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,000,000 |
AMERICAN ECONOMIC LIBERTIES PROJECT PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,250,000 |
AMERICAN CONSTITUTION SOCIETY FOR LAW AND POLICY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $250,000 |
AMERICAN OVERSIGHT PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $500,000 |