Sandler Foundation
98% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Sandler Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in San Francisco, California, registered in 1991, with $16,621,643 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C, and it directs about 98% of spending to programs.
1 Steuart Street, San Francisco, CA, 94105 EIN 94-3147856 Since 1991
Revenue (FY2023)
$16.6M
▲ 8.2% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2023)
$65.1M
Net assets
$572.3M
Employees
5
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →A+Program efficiency40% of the rating98% to programs · $0 to raise $100
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. For Sandler Foundation: 98% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating106 mo reserves · -291% 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 Sandler Foundation: 106 mo reserves · -291% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
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. For Sandler Foundation: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 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 Sandler Foundation: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Supports charitable, educational, & religious purposes of jewish comm federation of sf.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1 Steuart Street, San Francisco, CA, 94105
- City
- San Francisco
- State
- California
- Subcategory
- Philanthropy Programs
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $75.4M (FY2013) to $16.6M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $700KNet assets $572.3M
Operating margin
-291.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$573.0M
Total liabilities
$700K
Net assets
$572.3M
Salaries & benefits
$1.5M
2% of expenses
Board members
5
3 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $16,621,643▲8.2% | $65,066,512▼8.0% | $572,269,124▼5.7% | $572,968,821▼6.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $15,366,307▼62.4% | $70,736,091▲4.1% | $607,165,685▼7.9% | $612,261,888▼8.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $40,866,490▲225% | $67,960,612▼11.4% | $659,418,926▼11.6% | $672,162,748▼10.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $12,570,533▼95.0% | $76,710,966▼13.0% | $746,360,914▼9.7% | $750,976,876▼9.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $253,171,244▲666% | $88,209,955▲33.8% | $826,751,634▼12.7% | $833,555,725▼12.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $33,043,836▲40.7% | $65,914,094▲2.9% | $946,521,985▼1.0% | $948,056,423▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $23,490,195▼85.7% | $64,036,863▲16.8% | $956,521,454▲1.2% | $961,769,757▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $164,595,644▲172% | $54,814,998▼6.8% | $945,230,523▲8.2% | $952,650,170▲7.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $60,540,274▼3.7% | $58,785,799▲20.3% | $873,868,668▼4.2% | $882,751,652▼4.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $62,842,696▼16.6% | $48,857,947▼12.8% | $912,010,106▲4.2% | $919,716,566▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $75,391,113 | $56,029,050▲13.4% | $874,965,243▲17.6% | $884,877,082▲18.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $49,428,910▼5.7% | $744,134,767▲9.4% | $747,494,350▲9.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $52,421,873▼40.7% | $680,196,132▼8.2% | $683,935,436▼8.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $88,384,926▼68.1% | $741,190,204▲8.6% | $746,899,972▲8.5% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $277,085,461 | $682,317,709 | $688,601,881 | 990 |
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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Steve Daetz — $578,304 (0.89% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Daetz | Director,president, Assistant Secretary | 40 | $578,304 |
| Vivian Chang | Grants Director | 40 | $268,581 |
| Sergio Knaebel | Vice President/grants Dire | 36 | $255,957 |
| Susan Hyde | Executive Assistant | 32 | $112,942 |
| Jeannette Demesmin-rodrigues | Executive Assistant | 32 | $112,453 |
| David Agger | Director | 1 | — |
| David Folkman | Director | 1 | — |
| James Sandler | Director/board Chair and V | 1 | — |
| Joy Sisisky | Treasurer/secretary | 1 | — |
| Phyllis Cook | Director | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Income Research and Management | Investment Advisors | $407,931 |
Grants received · $62.4M total
6 grants to Sandler Foundation totaling $62.4M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Federation of S F Marin Peninsula & Sonoma Counties | Public/society benefit | 2017 | $358,000 |
| Jewish Community Federation of S F Marin Peninsula & Sonoma Counties | Public/society benefit | 2016 | $17,400 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Social services/social benefits | 2015 | $25,000,000 |
| Jewish Community Federation of S F Marin Peninsula & Sonoma Counties | Public/society benefit | 2015 | $34,930 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Social services/social benefits | 2014 | $37,000,000 |
| Jewish Community Federation of S F Marin Peninsula & Sonoma Counties | Health | 2014 | $23,300 |
Grants made · $62.5M in FY2023
62 grants totaling $62.5M in FY2023 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Sandler Foundation →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Luminate Foundation Inc | Reset project | $5,500,000 |
| Earthjustice | Clean energy and general support | $4,000,000 |
| University of California San Francisco Foundation | Program in breakthrough biomedical research (pbbr) | $3,000,000 |
| Learning Policy Institute | General support | $3,000,000 |
| Center On Budget and Policy Priorities | State fiscal efforts and general support | $3,000,000 |
| Center For American Progress | General support | $3,000,000 |
| Democracy Forward Foundation | General support | $2,500,000 |
| Oceana Inc | General support | $2,000,000 |
| Hopewell Fund | Charitable projects | $2,000,000 |
| Pro Publica Inc | General support | $2,000,000 |
| Center For Responsible Lending | General support | $2,000,000 |
| All Voting Is Local | General support | $2,000,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Inc | General support | $2,000,000 |
| Human Rights Watch Inc | General support | $2,000,000 |
| Washington Center For Equitable Growth Inc | General support | $2,000,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Sandler Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Sandler Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 94-3147856, based in San Francisco, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Sandler Foundation's EIN?
- Sandler Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 94-3147856.
- How much revenue does Sandler Foundation report?
- Sandler Foundation reported $16,621,643 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Sandler Foundation's spending goes to programs?
- Sandler Foundation spends about 98% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Sandler Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Sandler Foundation C, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Sandler Foundation's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Sandler Foundation's latest Form 990 is $578,304, paid to Steve Daetz (Director,president, Assistant Secretary).
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Data for Sandler Foundation (EIN 94-3147856) 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.