SANDESTIN FOUNDATION
https://SANDESTINFOUNDATIONFORKIDS.ORGTotal Given 2016–2024
$1.2M
193 grants · $137K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$4K
typical micro grants · $2K–$8K
grant size
20%
balanced · 28/139 multi-year
repeat
$872K
Assets · 2021
139
Distinct recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
THOMAS R BECNEL
Phone
8503375200
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
THE FOUNDATION INVITES GRANT PROPOSALS FROM PUBLIC CHARITIES IN NORTHWEST FLORIDA. THE APPLICANT MUST IDENTIFY THE ORGANIZATION, IT'S 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 ADMINSTRATIVE OVERHEAD AND SALARIES AND IT'S PLAN FOR REPORTING THE RESULTS.
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 OBJECTIONS OF THE GRANT ARE NOT BEING MET.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $157K | $343K | $335K | 25 |
| 2018 | $161K | $524K | $246K | 35 |
| 2019 | $68K | $589K | $219K | 16 |
| 2020 | $229K | $659K | $299K | 22 |
| 2021 | $117K | $872K | $335K | 19 |
| 2022 | $124K | $994K | $249K | 19 |
| 2023 | $200K | $1.1M | $272K | 31 |
| 2024 | $179K | $1.2M | $272K | 26 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 193 grants on record
Minimum
$13
25th Pctl
$2K
Median
$4K
Average
$6K
75th Pctl
$8K
Maximum
$107K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| THOMAS R BECNEL | TRUSTEE | — |
| SARA BECNEL | CO-TRUSTEE | — |
Grants Awarded (193 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMPLOYEES OF SANDESTIN INVESTMENTS LLC | MIRAMAR BEACH, FL | $107,000 | DONATION FOR FURLOUGHED EMPLOYEES | 2020 |
| OVAN MWENGE LEOPORD | NA, FL | $39,931 | DONATION TO ORPHANAGE IN AFRICA, SDI SCHOOL DRIVE | 2024 |
| MAKE-A-WISH | MAITLAND, FL | $38,000 | DONATION TO PAY FOR LOCAL CHILDREN'S MAKE A WISH | 2023 |
| RULENGE DIOCESE | BIHARAMULO | $28,800 | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR A WATER PROJECT IN TANZANIA | 2020 |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES | FORT WALTON BEACH, FL | $27,116 | TO SUPPORT CATHOLIC CHARITIES, A 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION, IN THEIR MISSION OF CARRYING OUT THE SOCIAL M | 2018 |
| RULENGE DIOCESE | BIHARAMULO | $26,100 | DONATION FOR CLOTHES, FOOD, AND SUPPLIES FOR ORPHANAGES | 2022 |
| Catholic Charities | Fort Walton Beach, FL | $25,000 | To support Catholic Charities, a 501(c)3 organization, in their mission of carrying out the social mission of the... | 2016 |
| FR ONDEGO | NA, FL | $23,650 | DONATION FOR CLOTHES, FOOD, AND SUPPLIES FOR ORPHANAGE IN AFRICA | 2022 |
| SISTER BARBARA | NA, FL | $23,500 | DONATION TO ORPHANAGE IN AFRICA | 2024 |
| RULENGE DIOCESE | BIHARAMULO | $22,500 | DONATION FOR CLOTHES, FOOD, AND SUPPLIES FOR ORPHANAGES | 2021 |
| MAKE-A-WISH | MAITLAND, FL | $21,412 | DONATION TO PAY FOR LOCAL CHILDREN'S MAKE A WISH | 2024 |
| FAUSTINE VALENTINE MOSHA | NA, FL | $20,000 | DONATION TO ORPHANAGE IN AFRICA | 2023 |
| RAWHIDE BOYS RANCH | NEW LONDON, WI | $20,000 | PROGRAM FOR TROUBLED YOUTH | 2021 |
| RULENGE DIOCESE | BIHARAMULO | $19,450 | DONATION TO ORPHANAGES | 2023 |
| Food For Thought Outreach | Santa Rosa Beach, FL | $18,500 | To Support Pantry Parnter Sponsorship | 2016 |
| READ ACROSS AFRICA | WOODSTOCK, GA | $15,000 | MONTHLY CONTRIBUTION TO READ ACROSS AFRICA | 2020 |
| READ ACROSS AFRICA | WOODSTOCK, GA | $15,000 | GENERAL GRANT FOR PROGRAMS | 2022 |
| READ ACROSS AFRICA | WOODSTOCK, GA | $15,000 | GENERAL GRANT FOR PROGRAMS | 2021 |
| READ ACROSS AFRICA | WOODSTOCK, GA | $15,000 | GENERAL GRANT FOR PROGRAMS | 2023 |
| Overland Missions | Tampa, FL | $13,500 | To support Overland Missions, a 501(c)3 organization, in their mission to bring clean water to families in Zambia. | 2016 |
| JORDAN BOYKIN | ARLINGTON, TX | $13,104 | TO SUPPORT MEDICAL EXPENSES FOR A LITTLE GIRL BORN WITH HYDROCEPHALUS. | 2018 |
| FR LEONARD | NA, FL | $11,500 | DONATION TO ORPHANAGE IN AFRICA | 2024 |
| KAITOORORA KARUTJAIVA | DESTIN, FL | $11,150 | DONATION TO HIMBA PEOPLE IN NAMIBIA | 2021 |
| KIMBERLY OR WILLIAM HURLEY | FORT WALTON BEACH, FL | $11,000 | TO SUPPORT MEDICAL EXPENSES FOR A 3 YEAR OLD'S KIDNEY TRANSPLANT | 2019 |
| CHILDREN IN CRISIS | FORT WALTON BEACH, FL | $10,000 | CHILDREN IN CRISIS | 2023 |