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Sandestin Foundation

Miramar Beach, FL  ·  EIN 456314257  ·  Website ↗  ·  990s on ProPublica ↗

Assets

$1.2M

Total Giving

$671K

Grants on File

91

Average Grant

$7K

Giving Radius

Where Sandestin Foundation Has Given

AK — no grants on file AL — $4K across 2 grants AR — no grants on file AZ — no grants on file CA — no grants on file CO — $5K across 1 grant CT — no grants on file DC — no grants on file DE — no grants on file FL — $440K across 67 grants GA — $64K across 5 grants HI — no grants on file IA — $10K across 1 grant ID — no grants on file IL — $3K across 2 grants IN — no grants on file KS — no grants on file KY — no grants on file LA — no grants on file MA — no grants on file MD — no grants on file ME — no grants on file MI — no grants on file MN — no grants on file MO — no grants on file MS — $2K across 1 grant MT — no grants on file NC — no grants on file ND — no grants on file NE — $500 across 1 grant NH — no grants on file NJ — no grants on file NM — no grants on file NV — no grants on file NY — no grants on file OH — no grants on file OK — no grants on file OR — no grants on file PA — no grants on file RI — no grants on file SC — no grants on file SD — no grants on file TN — no grants on file TX — no grants on file UT — no grants on file VA — $385 across 1 grant VT — no grants on file WA — no grants on file WI — $20K across 1 grant WV — no grants on file WY — no grants on file
Historical grants to 59 recipients across 10 states. Top concentrations: MIRAMAR BEACH ($144K, 6 grants), NA ($110K, 27 grants), FORT WALTON BEACH ($63K, 10 grants), WOODSTOCK ($60K, 4 grants), MAITLAND ($38K, 1 grant). Plus international giving not shown on this map.

Section I

How to Apply

The foundation invites grant proposals from public charities in northwest Florida. The applicant must identify the organization, its history, proof of exemption, experience and success in accomplishing grants, organizational references, amount of funding desired, the recipient or recipients, whether it will have access to matching funds, a detailed plan of when and how the funds will be spent, a detailed budget, the amounts if any being applied to administrative overhead and salaries, and its plan for reporting the results.

On Unsolicited Proposals yes

Restrictions

The foundation requires interim and final written reports of the results and accomplishments of the grant. The foundation has the right to withhold or modify funding if goals and objectives of the grant are not being met.

Section IV

Recent Grants

Recipient Amount Year
Employees of Sandestin Investments LLC $107K 2020
Desdelio Nkhoma $2K 2020
Children in Crisis $5K 2020
Gabriela Gutierrez $5K 2020
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta $4K 2020
Rachel Lewis $3K 2020
Rulenge Diocese $29K 2020
Hakima Ministries $2K 2020
Nyamaharaga Catholic Church $5K 2020
Jennifer Fitzgerald $2K 2020
Michey Emmert $5K 2020
Benjamin Leshinka $1K 2020
Victoria Klamerus $2K 2020
Florida Wildfires - Various Recipie $3K 2020
Kaitoorora Karutjaiva $9K 2020
Read Across Africa $15K 2020
Southern Cross Wildlife Care $7K 2020
Resurrection Catholic Church $5K 2020
Catholic Charities $6K 2020
Food for Thought $5K 2020
Emerald Coast Children's Advocacy Center $7K 2020
Boys Town $500 2020
Children's Advocacy Center $559 2021
Read Across Africa $15K 2021
Ronald Mcdonald House $2K 2021

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Section V

Board of Directors

  • SARA BECNEL CO-TRUSTEE
  • THOMAS R BECNEL TRUSTEE
  • SARA BECNEL CO-TRUSTEE
  • THOMAS R BECNEL TRUSTEE
  • SARA BECNEL CO-TRUSTEE
  • THOMAS R BECNEL TRUSTEE
  • SARA BECNEL CO-TRUSTEE
  • THOMAS R BECNEL TRUSTEE

Section VI

Filing History

Year-by-year financial summary from IRS 990-PF filings. Total assets and qualifying distributions show the foundation's growth and giving trajectory.

Year Total Assets Qualifying Distributions Total Revenue Total Expenses
2023 $1.1M $7K $272K $201K
2022 $994K $12K $249K $127K
2021 $872K $9K $335K $122K
2020 $659K $3K $299K $230K
2019 $589K $24K $219K $154K
2015 $168K $7K $133K $156K
2014 $190K $4K $139K $76K
2013 $44K $3K $21K $83K
2012 $107K $2K $100K $47K
2011 $54K $2K $100K $46K

Section VII

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