The School Arts Initiative Charitable Foundation
https://www.schoolartsinitiative.orgTotal Given 2021–2022
$5K
19 grants · $2K avg/year
based on 2 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$177
typical micro grants · $141–$332
grant size
46%
supporter · 6/13 multi-year
repeat
$3K
Assets · 2021
13
Distinct recipients
About
We did not know that was a requirement but will do that this year.
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Contact Person
Phillip Sandifer
Phone
5124237035
Deadlines
N A
How to Apply
Simply send us an inquiring email.
Restrictions
Our primary work is with public school district's fine arts programs.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
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| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | N/A | $0 | $3K | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | $0 | $69K | N/A |
| 2021 | $2K | $3K | $109K | 10 |
| 2022 | $3K | $10K | $95K | 9 |
| 2023 | N/A | $0 | $58K | N/A |
| 2024 | N/A | $3K | $15K | N/A |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 19 grants on record
Minimum
$79
25th Pctl
$141
Median
$177
Average
$252
75th Pctl
$332
Maximum
$690
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| Phillip Sandifer | President | $13K |
| Rene Sandifer | Director | — |
| Charmaine Sandifer | Director | — |
Grants Awarded (19 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin ISD | Austin, TX | $690 | Grant to Austin ISD Fine Arts Department | 2022 |
| Austin ISD | Austin, TX | $599 | Grant to Austin ISD Fine Arts Department | 2021 |
| Round Rock ISD | Round Rock, TX | $400 | Grant to Round Rock ISD Fine Arts Department | 2022 |
| Round Rock ISD | Round Rock, TX | $348 | Grant to Round Rock ISD Fine Arts Department | 2021 |
| Del Valle ISD | Del Valle, TX | $332 | Contribution to Fine Arts Department | 2022 |
| Leader ISD | Leander, TX | $316 | Grant to Leander ISD Fine Arts Department | 2022 |
| Manor ISD | Manor, TX | $296 | Contribution to Fine Arts Department | 2022 |
| Leader ISD | Leander, TX | $275 | Grant to Leander ISD Fine Arts Department | 2021 |
| Pflugerville ISD | Pflugerville, TX | $204 | Grant to Pflugerville ISD Fine Arts Department | 2022 |
| Pflugerville ISD | Pflugerville, TX | $177 | Grant to Pflugerville ISD Fine Arts Department | 2021 |
| Hutto ISD | Hutto, TX | $173 | Grant to Hutto ISD Fine Arts Program | 2022 |
| Lake Travis ISD | Austin, TX | $167 | Contribution to Fine Arts Department | 2022 |
| Eanes ISD | Austin, TX | $153 | Grant to Eanes ISD Fine Arts program | 2022 |
| Hutto ISD | Hutto, TX | $150 | Grant to Hutto ISD Fine Arts Program | 2021 |
| North East San Antonio ISD | San Antonio, TX | $141 | Grant to North East San Antonio ISD Fine Arts Program | 2021 |
| Eanes ISD | Austin, TX | $133 | Grant to Eanes ISD Fine Arts program | 2021 |
| Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD | Schertz, TX | $82 | Grant to SCUC Fine Arts Program | 2021 |
| Harlandale ISD | Harlandale, TX | $81 | Grant to Harlandale ISD Fine Arts Program | 2021 |
| Southwest San Antonion ISD | San Antonio, TX | $79 | Grant to SW San Antonio Fine Arts Program | 2021 |