George H and Estelle M Sands Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
George H and Estelle M Sands Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Princeton, New Jersey, registered in 1997, with $8,728,924 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
902 Carnegie Ctr Ste 400, Princeton, NJ, 08540 EIN 22-3483828 Since 1997
Revenue (FY2024)
$8.7M
▲ 39.0% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$6.6M
Net assets
$72.1M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for George H and Estelle M Sands Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating131 mo reserves · +25% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For George H and Estelle M Sands Foundation: 131 mo reserves · +25% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for George H and Estelle M Sands Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For George H and Estelle M Sands Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 902 Carnegie Ctr Ste 400, Princeton, NJ, 08540
- City
- Princeton
- State
- New Jersey
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $5.2M (FY2020) to $8.7M (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $227KNet assets $72.1M
Operating margin
24.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$72.4M
Total liabilities
$227K
Net assets
$72.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,728,924▲39.0% | $6,585,414▼9.1% | $72,123,354▲3.1% | $72,350,826▲3.1% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $6,280,526▲1.9% | $7,246,280▲3.6% | $69,979,844▼1.4% | $70,207,039▼1.4% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $6,161,961▼21.6% | $6,992,741▲10.6% | $70,945,598▼1.2% | $71,182,285▼1.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $7,864,223▲50.6% | $6,323,361 | $71,776,378▲2.2% | $72,041,461▲2.2% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $5,222,445 | $6,323,568 | $70,235,516 | $70,508,719 | 990PF |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is George H and Estelle M Sands Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. George H and Estelle M Sands Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 22-3483828, based in Princeton, New Jersey. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is George H and Estelle M Sands Foundation's EIN?
- George H and Estelle M Sands Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 22-3483828.
- How much revenue does George H and Estelle M Sands Foundation report?
- George H and Estelle M Sands Foundation reported $8,728,924 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does George H and Estelle M Sands Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades George H and Estelle M Sands Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for George H and Estelle M Sands Foundation (EIN 22-3483828) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.