Blue Sands Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 37-1797396
Foundation Overview
Based in Washington, DC, Blue Sands Foundation has awarded 179 grants totaling $11,509,845 to organizations in Massachusetts, Ohio and 13 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $307 to $1,810,712, with a median award of $9,725.
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New Applicant Friendliness
16 of 27 recipients (59%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
Grants are geographically diversified with 25% in international locations and funding distributed across 31 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Internationally, funding concentrates in London (14%), Chesieres (11%), Passugg (11%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 174% growth in annual giving over 6 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (48%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Blue Sands Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aiglon College Association | $58,907 | Chesieres, Foreign, SZ | E-bike Program | 2024 |
| Association Show Vivant Che M Sidibe Thais Albouy | $454 | Lognes, Foreign, FR | General Donation | 2024 |
| Barnard College - Columbia University | $46,061 | New York, NY, US | Tuition Support | 2024 |
| Churcher's College Junior School | $8,751 | Hampshire, Foreign, UK | Tuition Support | 2024 |
| Foncia Toulon - Toulon Montebello | $1,280 | Touicon, Foreign, FR | General Donation | 2024 |
| Emilleis Banque Societe Monique Cardi | $2,694 | Foreign, 06000 NICE, FR | General Donation | 2024 |
| Eton College | $64,713 | Foreign, BERKSHIRE SL4 6DB, UK | General Donation | 2024 |
| Frensham Heights School | $26,330 | Farnham, SURREY, UK | Tuition Support | 2024 |
| Great Ormond Street Hospital Childrens Charity | $1,517,940 | Foreign, LONDON, WC1N 1LE, UK | General Donation | 2024 |
| L'ecole De Marketing Communication Digital Inside | $7,669 | Paris, Foreign, FR | Tuition Support | 2024 |
| Lyce'e Francais De Madrid | $6,496 | Alcobendas, MADRID, SP | Tuition Support | 2024 |
| Madame Francoise Stoltz | $9,720 | Washington, DC, US | Housing Support | 2024 |
| Michelle Sanchez | $1,783 | Washington, DC, US | Housing | 2024 |
| Mle Natter Helene | $5,414 | Washington, DC, US | Housing | 2024 |
| New York University | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | General Donation | 2024 |
| Noemie Barre | $821 | Montbonnotsaintmartin, Foreign, FR | Housing | 2024 |
| Petrovic Natacha Thais Albouy | $307 | Chantilly, Foreign, FR | School Fees | 2024 |
| Prior's Field School | $30,920 | Washington, DC, US | Tuition Support | 2024 |
| Room To Read | $1,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Reading Program | 2024 |
| Sarl Cap Immo Var | $10,823 | Le Beausset, VAR, FR | Housing | 2024 |
| Societe Monique Cardi | $5,251 | Nice, ALPES-MARITIMES, FR | Housing | 2024 |
| Stars In The Dark By The Giving Back Fund | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Pledge | 2024 |
| Swiss School Of Tourism | $30,672 | Passugg, Foreign, SZ | Tuition Support | 2024 |
| The College Of Wooster | $42,000 | Wooster, OH, US | General Donation | 2024 |
| The George Washington University | $6,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Donation | 2024 |
| The Lee Strasberg Theatrical And Film Institute | $8,420 | New York, NY, US | Tuition Support | 2024 |
| The University Of Law Ltd | $14,673 | London, ENGLAND, UK | Tuition Support | 2024 |
| Agricole Mlenatter Helene Thais Albouy | $1,073 | Foreign, 75004 PARIS, FR | General Donation | 2023 |
| Aiglon College Association | $307,727 | Chesieres, Foreign, SZ | Scholarship Fund | 2023 |
| Al Stoneacre Property Developers Ltd Ricardo Morais | $15,008 | Chapel Allerton, LEEDS, WEST YORKS, UK | General Donation | 2023 |
| Caisse Regi Nale De Credit Agricole Mutuel De Aris Et Dile De France Fao Ml | $1,703 | Foreign, 75004 PARIS, FR | General Donation | 2023 |
| Cancer Research Uk | $6,300 | Oxford, Foreign, UK | Donation | 2023 |
| Children's Hospital Ide | $500,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Assistance | 2023 |
| Churchers College Gabriella Jones | $34,210 | Foreign, GU30 7HT, UK | General Donation | 2023 |
| Coutts And O Fao Tate Foundation | $15,834 | Foreign, LONDON SW1P 4RG, UK | General Donation | 2023 |
| Emilleis Banque Societe Monique Cardi | $5,345 | Foreign, 06000 NICE, FR | General Donation | 2023 |
| Eton College | $21,434 | Foreign, BERKSHIRE SL4 6DB, UK | General Donation | 2023 |
| Georgetown University | $125,000 | Washington, DC, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Great Ormond Street Hospital Childrens Charity | $1,810,712 | Foreign, LONDON, WC1N 1LE, UK | General Donation | 2023 |
| Helene Thais Albouy | $4,350 | Foreign, 75004 PARIS, FR | General Donation | 2023 |
| Hospital For Special Surgery Foundation | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | General Donation | 2023 |
| Madame Francoise Stoltz | $8,903 | Washington, DC, US | Housing Support | 2023 |
| Michelle Sanchez | $8,342 | Washington, DC, US | Housing | 2023 |
| Mle Natter Helene | $6,045 | Washington, DC, US | Housing | 2023 |
| Prior's Field School | $18,827 | Washington, DC, US | Tuition Support | 2023 |
| Schweiz Esmie Ag Wwf | $2,239 | Foreign, CH-1206 GENEVA, SZ | General Donation | 2023 |
| Sports Humanitarian Group Inc | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | General Donation | 2023 |
| Stars In The Dark By The Giving Back Fund | $100,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Pledge | 2023 |
| Swiss School Of Tourism | $30,146 | Passugg, Foreign, SZ | Tuition Support | 2023 |
| Tate Americas Foundation | $15,294 | New York, NY, US | Menaac Donation | 2023 |
| The George Washington University | $6,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Donation | 2023 |
| University Of Leeds | $26,900 | Leeds, LS2 9JT, UK | Scholarship Fund | 2023 |
| Aiglon College Association | $283,350 | Chesieres, Foreign, SZ | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Boston Children's Hospital | $500,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Campus International | $3,447 | Cleveland, OH, US | Housing Support | 2022 |
| Georgetown - Msb Dean's Leadership Fund | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Hospital For Special Surgery Foundation | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Madame Francoise Stoltz | $9,428 | Washington, DC, US | Housing Support | 2022 |
| Prior's Field School | $47,637 | Washington, DC, US | Tuition Support | 2022 |
| Swiss School Of Tourism | $27,582 | Passugg, Foreign, SZ | Tuition Support | 2022 |
| Lebanese American University | $5,000 | Chouran Beirut, Foreign, LE | Donation | 2022 |
| Stars In The Dark By The Giving Back Fund | $100,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Pledge | 2022 |
| Africa Foundation | $1,000 | Johannesburg, Foreign, SF | Donation | 2022 |
| American Near East Refugee Aid | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Cancer Research Uk | $6,300 | Oxford, Foreign, UK | Donation | 2022 |
| Chelsea And Westminster Health Charity | $12,621 | London, Foreign, UK | Donation | 2022 |
| Churcher's College Senior School | $7,517 | Petersfield, Foreign, UK | Tuition Support | 2022 |
| Help For Ukraine (Ukraine Humanitarian Fund) | $10,000 | Clearwater, FL, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Make Life Skate Life | $18,800 | Ridgway, CO, US | Snoubar Skate Program | 2022 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | $25,000 | Boston, MA, US | Memoriam Donation | 2022 |
| Michelle Sanchez | $2,984 | Washington, DC, US | Housing | 2022 |
| Mle Natter Helene | $7,866 | Washington, DC, US | Housing | 2022 |
| L'equipe Method Acting Center | $4,741 | Paris, Foreign, FR | Donation | 2022 |
| Swiss Red Cross | $5,402 | Bern, Foreign, SZ | Donation | 2022 |
| Tree Love Ltd | $1,000 | London, Foreign, UK | Donation | 2022 |
| Verity Frearson Ltd | $9,163 | Harrogate, Foreign, UK | Housing | 2022 |
| Aiglon College Association | $283,350 | Chesieres, Foreign, SZ | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Boston Children's Hospital | $500,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Campus International | $3,447 | Cleveland, OH, US | Housing Support | 2022 |
| Georgetown - Msb Dean's Leadership Fund | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Hospital For Special Surgery Foundation | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Madame Francoise Stoltz | $9,428 | Washington, DC, US | Housing Support | 2022 |
| Prior's Field School | $47,637 | Washington, DC, US | Tuition Support | 2022 |
| Swiss School Of Tourism | $27,582 | Passugg, Foreign, SZ | Tuition Support | 2022 |
| Lebanese American University | $5,000 | Chouran Beirut, Foreign, LE | Donation | 2022 |
| Stars In The Dark By The Giving Back Fund | $100,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Pledge | 2022 |
| Africa Foundation | $1,000 | Johannesburg, Foreign, SF | Donation | 2022 |
| American Near East Refugee Aid | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Cancer Research Uk | $6,300 | Oxford, Foreign, UK | Donation | 2022 |
| Chelsea And Westminster Health Charity | $12,621 | London, Foreign, UK | Donation | 2022 |
| Churcher's College Senior School | $7,517 | Petersfield, Foreign, UK | Tuition Support | 2022 |
| Help For Ukraine (Ukraine Humanitarian Fund) | $10,000 | Clearwater, FL, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Make Life Skate Life | $18,800 | Ridgway, CO, US | Snoubar Skate Program | 2022 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | $25,000 | Boston, MA, US | Memoriam Donation | 2022 |
| Michelle Sanchez | $2,984 | Washington, DC, US | Housing | 2022 |
| Mle Natter Helene | $7,866 | Washington, DC, US | Housing | 2022 |
| L'equipe Method Acting Center | $4,741 | Paris, Foreign, FR | Donation | 2022 |
| Swiss Red Cross | $5,402 | Bern, Foreign, SZ | Donation | 2022 |
| Tree Love Ltd | $1,000 | London, Foreign, UK | Donation | 2022 |
| Verity Frearson Ltd | $9,163 | Harrogate, Foreign, UK | Housing | 2022 |
| Aiglon College Association | $283,350 | Chesieres, Foreign, SZ | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Boston Children's Hospital | $500,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Campus International | $3,447 | Cleveland, OH, US | Housing Support | 2022 |
| Georgetown - Msb Dean's Leadership Fund | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Hospital For Special Surgery Foundation | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Madame Francoise Stoltz | $9,428 | Washington, DC, US | Housing Support | 2022 |
| Prior's Field School | $47,637 | Washington, DC, US | Tuition Support | 2022 |
| Swiss School Of Tourism | $27,582 | Passugg, Foreign, SZ | Tuition Support | 2022 |
| Lebanese American University | $5,000 | Chouran Beirut, Foreign, LE | Donation | 2022 |
| Stars In The Dark By The Giving Back Fund | $100,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Pledge | 2022 |
| Africa Foundation | $1,000 | Johannesburg, Foreign, SF | Donation | 2022 |
| American Near East Refugee Aid | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Cancer Research Uk | $6,300 | Oxford, Foreign, UK | Donation | 2022 |
| Chelsea And Westminster Health Charity | $12,621 | London, Foreign, UK | Donation | 2022 |
| Churcher's College Senior School | $7,517 | Petersfield, Foreign, UK | Tuition Support | 2022 |
| Help For Ukraine (Ukraine Humanitarian Fund) | $10,000 | Clearwater, FL, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Make Life Skate Life | $18,800 | Ridgway, CO, US | Snoubar Skate Program | 2022 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | $25,000 | Boston, MA, US | Memoriam Donation | 2022 |
| Michelle Sanchez | $2,984 | Washington, DC, US | Housing | 2022 |
| Mle Natter Helene | $7,866 | Washington, DC, US | Housing | 2022 |
| L'equipe Method Acting Center | $4,741 | Paris, Foreign, FR | Donation | 2022 |
| Swiss Red Cross | $5,402 | Bern, Foreign, SZ | Donation | 2022 |
| Tree Love Ltd | $1,000 | London, Foreign, UK | Donation | 2022 |
| Verity Frearson Ltd | $9,163 | Harrogate, Foreign, UK | Housing | 2022 |
| Aiglon College Association | $124,925 | Chesieres, N/A, SZ | Scholarship Fund | 2021 |
| Boston Children's Hospital | $500,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Donation | 2021 |
| Campus International | $3,159 | Cleveland, OH, US | Housing Support | 2021 |
| Chamos - In Aid Of The Children Of Venezuela | $1,426 | London, N/A, UK | General Donation | 2021 |
| Consiente - Support Association For El Salvador | $1,080 | Berkeley, CA, US | General Donation | 2021 |
| Feather Smailes & Scales Llp | $9,725 | North Yorkshire, N/A, UK | Housing Support | 2021 |
| Georgetown - Msb Dean's Leadership Fund | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Donation | 2021 |
| Georgetown - Steers Center For Global Real Estate | $50,000 | Georgetown, SC, US | General Donation | 2021 |
| Gosh | $353,575 | London, N/A, UK | General Donation | 2021 |
| Hospital For Special Surgery | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General Donation | 2021 |
| Kings College (western Union) | $17,889 | Wilkes Barre, PA, US | Tuition Support | 2021 |
| L'equipe De Method Acting Center | $3,738 | Paris, N/A, FR | Scholarship Fund | 2021 |
| Madame Francoise Stoltz | $4,321 | Washington, DC, US | Housing Support | 2021 |
| Middle East Institute | $3,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Donation | 2021 |
| O'africa | $7,821 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Donation | 2021 |
| Olympiades Gestion | $7,706 | Paris, N/A, FR | Housing Support | 2021 |
| Prior's Field School | $38,315 | Washington, DC, US | Tuition Support | 2021 |
| Refugee International | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Donation | 2021 |
| Swiss School Of Tourism | $34,110 | Passugg, N/A, SZ | Tuition Support | 2021 |
| The Royal Bank Of Scotland Gold Std Charitable Trust | $33,624 | Edinburgh, N/A, UK | Scholarship Fund | 2021 |
| Tufts University | $33,764 | Medford, MA, US | Tuition Support | 2021 |
| University Of Leeds | $12,651 | New York, NY, US | Tuition Support | 2021 |
| University Saint Joseph (beirut) | $3,640 | West Hartford, CT, US | Tuition Support | 2021 |
| Aiglon School | $117,552 | Princeton, NJ, US | Imasons Scholarship Fund | 2020 |
| Anera | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Donation | 2020 |
| Boston Children's Hospital | $500,000 | Boston, MA, US | Lei Ciel Foundation (the Twelve) | 2020 |
| Cancer Research Uk - Foreign Sisters | $1,888 | San Diego, CA, US | General Assistance | 2020 |
| Confiers School Ltd | $12,280 | New York, NY, US | General Donation | 2020 |
| Georgetown - Global Business Initiative | $25,000 | Georgetown, SC, US | Samir Halawi | 2020 |
| Georgetown - Steers Center For Global Real Estate | $50,000 | Georgetown, SC, US | General Donation | 2020 |
| Kings College (western Union) | $30,978 | Wilkes Barre, PA, US | General Donation | 2020 |
| Palatine Agence Lyon | $6,205 | Palatine, IL, US | General Donation | 2020 |
| Prior's Field School | $9,164 | Washington, DC, US | General Donation | 2020 |
| Queen Mary University Of London | $45,333 | London, N/A, UK | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Razi Health Foundation | $50,000 | Princeton, NJ, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Sussex School | $5,538 | Missoula, MT, US | Menaac Donation | 2020 |
| The American School In London | $41,323 | London, N/A, UK | Scholarship Fund | 2020 |
| The Gold Standard Charitable Trust-the Wetherby Bursary Fund | $29,641 | London, N/A, UK | Scholarship Fund | 2020 |
| Tufts University | $37,315 | Medford, MA, US | Scholarship Fund | 2020 |
| University Of Leeds | $20,708 | New York, NY, US | Scholarship Fund | 2020 |
| University Saint Joseph (beirut) | $6,380 | West Hartford, CT, US | Scholarship Fund | 2020 |
| Africa Foundation | $1,000 | Reno, NV, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Cancer Research Uk | $28,407 | London, N/A, UK | General Assistance | 2018 |
| Children's Hospital Ideboston Children's Hospital | $500,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Assistance | 2018 |
| Cornell University | $40,834 | Ithaca, NY, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Francis Holland School | $66,682 | London, N/A, UK | Bursary Fund | 2018 |
| Givergy On Behalf Of Kidney Centre Karachi | $4,009 | Karachi, N/A, PK | Scholarship | 2018 |
| James Madison University | $13,664 | Harrisonburg, VA, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Kings College London (bank Of Ny Mellon) | $18,487 | Alexandria, VA, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Lycee Gustave-flaubert | $1,822 | Marsa, N/A, TS | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Queen Mary Univeristy Of London | $3,448 | London, N/A, UK | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Roehampton University | $19,481 | London, N/A, UK | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Sussex House School | $9,239 | London, N/A, UK | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Tapelessfilm Service | $17,786 | Milano Mi, N/A, IT | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Universit Saint-joseph (beirut) | $1,207 | Beirut, N/A, LE | Scholarship | 2018 |
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| EIN | 37-1797396 |
| Website | http://bluesands.org/ |
| Address | 1212 NEW YORK AVE NW 1000 Washington, DC 20005-0000 |
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| Director | Christopher Warnke |
|---|---|
| Director | Dalia Fateh |
| Director | Eric Hirsch |
| Executive Director | Hossein Fateh |
| Director | Leandro Alves |
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