Sandestin Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 45-6314257
Foundation Overview
Based in Miramar Beach, FL, Sandestin Foundation has awarded 244 grants totaling $1,543,900 to organizations in Alabama, Florida and 15 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $13 to $107,000, with a median award of $3,675.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$1,543,900
Total Assets
$1,159,380
Median Grant (all grants)
$3,675
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
26
Median Grant
$3,750
% Median Grant Growth
+36%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
March 2026
Foundation Intelligence
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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 50%
13 of 26 recipients (50%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
Florida
75% of all grants are concentrated in Florida, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Florida, funding concentrates in Na (31%), Fort Walton Beach (15%), Destin (14%).
Funding Trajectory
+14%
Stable funding levels with 14% change over 8 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Community Projects + 3 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (40%). 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 Sandestin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daisy | $361 | Na, FL, US | Donation For School Supplies In Africa | 2024 |
| Catholic Charities Of Nw Florida | $372 | Fort Walton Beach, FL, US | Food Pantry Reimbursement | 2024 |
| Senoora Wesley | $500 | Na, FL, US | Donation To Family With Kids In Financial Hardship | 2024 |
| Tifton Washington | $500 | Na, FL, US | Donation To Family With Kids In Financial Hardship | 2024 |
| Tyler Bradshaw | $500 | Na, FL, US | Donation To Family With Kids In Financial Hardship | 2024 |
| Patrick Frawley | $500 | Na, FL, US | Donation To Family With Kids In Financial Hardship | 2024 |
| Desdelio Nkhoma | $522 | Na, FL, US | Donation To Orphanage In Tanzania | 2024 |
| Amanda Boyland | $1,500 | Na, FL, US | School Supplies And Clothes For Foster Kids | 2024 |
| Walton County Foster Kids | $1,600 | Na, FL, US | Emegency Foster Children Placement | 2024 |
| Secluded African Properties Trust | $1,688 | Nairobi, Foreign, KE | General Donation | 2024 |
| Walton County Guardian Ad Litem | $1,972 | Na, FL, US | Christmas Gifts For Foster Children | 2024 |
| Fr Ondego | $2,500 | Na, FL, US | Donation To Orphanage In Africa | 2024 |
| Aldo Daniel Millan | $5,000 | Na, FL, US | Donation To Boy In Accident | 2024 |
| Jennifer Fitzgerald | $5,000 | Na, FL, US | Medical Expenses For Local Special Needs Child | 2024 |
| Children In Crisis | $5,000 | Fort Walton Beach, FL, US | Children In Crisis | 2024 |
| Faustine Valentine Mosha | $6,000 | Na, FL, US | Donation To Orphanage In Africa | 2024 |
| Read Across Africa | $8,750 | Woodstock, GA, US | General Grant For Programs | 2024 |
| Kimberly And William Hurley | $9,843 | Fort Walton Beach, FL, US | Medical Expenses For Little Boy With Kidney Transplant | 2024 |
| Mark Lively | $10,000 | Na, FL, US | Donation To Little Boy In Need Of A Kidney Transplant | 2024 |
| Dog-harmony Inc | $10,000 | Miramar Beach, FL, US | 2024 Grant - Children's Therapy And Training | 2024 |
| Winter Garden's First Baptist Church | $10,000 | Winter Garden, FL, US | Donation To Dawson Read- Organ Transplant | 2024 |
| Fr Leonard | $11,500 | Na, FL, US | Donation To Orphanage In Africa | 2024 |
| Make-a-wish | $21,412 | Maitland, FL, US | Donation To Pay For Local Children's Make A Wish | 2024 |
| Sister Barbara | $23,500 | Na, FL, US | Donation To Orphanage In Africa | 2024 |
| Ovan Mwenge Leopord | $39,931 | Na, FL, US | Donation To Orphanage In Africa, Sdi School Drive | 2024 |
| Not Applicable | $1,000 | Na, FL, US | Donation To Child That Was Victim Of Domestic Violence | 2024 |
| Catholic Charities Of Nw Florida | $2,666 | Fort Walton Beach, FL, US | Catholic Charities Thanksgiving Food Program, Food Pantry, Christmas | 2023 |
| Children In Crisis | $10,000 | Fort Walton Beach, FL, US | Children In Crisis | 2023 |
| Jason And Casey Draughn | $4,300 | Na, FL, US | Christmas Gifts And Donation To Local Foster Kids | 2023 |
| Kimberly And William Hurley | $4,673 | Fort Walton Beach, FL, US | Medical Expenses For Little Boy With Kidney Transplant | 2023 |
| Read Across Africa | $15,000 | Woodstock, GA, US | General Grant For Programs | 2023 |
| Rulenge Diocese | $19,450 | Biharamulo, Foreign, TZ | Donation To Orphanages | 2023 |
| Coats For Kids | $1,000 | Na, FL, US | Donation To Purchase Winter Coats For Local Children | 2023 |
| Brian Or Afton Hunziker | $10,000 | Adel, IA, US | Donation To Purchase Special Van For Twins With Special Needs | 2023 |
| Chris Cruz | $1,210 | Na, FL, US | Expense Reimbursement For Autism Testing | 2023 |
| Desdelio Nkhoma | $1,995 | Na, FL, US | Tuition For High School Student And Donations To Orphange In Africa | 2023 |
| Dog-harmony Inc | $10,000 | Miramar Beach, FL, US | 2023 Grant - Children's Therapy And Training | 2023 |
| Edina N Arcardius | $2,750 | Na, FL, US | Food For Orphanage And 2023 Christmas Dinner | 2023 |
| Faustine Valentine Mosha | $20,000 | Na, FL, US | Donation To Orphanage In Africa | 2023 |
| First Baptist Church Of Winter Park | $7,500 | Winter Park, FL, US | Benevolence Fund: Infant Medical Expenses - Parker Wilson | 2023 |
| Fletcher Whitfield | $2,500 | Na, FL, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Fr Leonard | $5,500 | Na, FL, US | Food And Clothing For Orphanage And Christmas Dinner | 2023 |
| Fr Ondego | $3,000 | Na, FL, US | Food And Clothing For Orphanage And Christmas Dinner | 2023 |
| Hancock Whitney | $1,286 | Na, FL, US | Supplies For Local Charities | 2023 |
| Hancock Whitney | $499 | Na, FL, US | Sams Order For Ronald Mcdonald House | 2023 |
| Hancock Whitney | $1,263 | Na, FL, US | Donation To Orphanage - Flights For Fr Ovan | 2023 |
| Hancock Whitney | $2,619 | Na, FL, US | Supplies For Local Charities | 2023 |
| Hancock Whitney | $13 | Na, FL, US | Supplies For Local Charities | 2023 |
| Jason And Megan Sullivan | $2,500 | Ridgeland, MS, US | Medical Expenses For Little Boy Born With Heart Condition | 2023 |
| Jennifer Fitzgerald | $2,500 | Na, FL, US | Childcare For Local Special Needs Child | 2023 |
| Kallie Martin | $8,000 | Na, FL, US | Tuition | 2023 |
| Make-a-wish | $38,000 | Maitland, FL, US | Donation To Pay For Local Children's Make A Wish | 2023 |
| Guardian At Litem Foundation - Ana's Friends | $10,000 | Pensacola, FL, US | Cases For Kids | 2023 |
| Ovan Mwenge Leopord | $8,750 | Na, FL, US | Donation To Orphanage | 2023 |
| Brayden Alford | $2,500 | Santa Rosa Beach, FL, US | Tuition For Local Special Needs Child | 2023 |
| Whitney Bank | $511 | Na, FL, US | Supplies Purchased From Sams For Children's Advocacy Center | 2023 |
| Anonymous | $499 | Na, FL, US | General Donation | 2023 |
| Carla Becnel | $1,200 | Na, FL, US | Donation For Homeless Family | 2022 |
| Catholic Charities Of Nw Florida | $2,500 | Fort Walton Beach, FL, US | Catholic Charities Thanksgiving Food Program, Food Pantry, Christmas | 2022 |
| Children In Crisis | $10,000 | Fort Walton Beach, FL, US | Children In Crisis | 2022 |
| Clary-glenn Funeral Home | $2,000 | Freeport, FL, US | Donation Directly To Funeral Home For Little Girl's Final Expenses | 2022 |
| Dog-harmony Inc | $10,000 | Miramar Beach, FL, US | Children Animal Therapy | 2022 |
| Emerald Coast Community Cares Foundation | $500 | Destin, FL, US | Non-profit Donation To Benefit 529 Plan For Little Girl That Lost Her Mom | 2022 |
| Fr Ondego | $23,650 | Na, FL, US | Donation For Clothes, Food, And Supplies For Orphanage In Africa | 2022 |
| Hancock Whitney | $4,080 | Na, FL, US | Christmas For Walton County Foster Children | 2022 |
| Jason And Casey Draughn | $3,600 | Na, FL, US | Shopping For Foster Kids | 2022 |
| Kimberly And William Hurley | $4,500 | Fort Walton Beach, FL, US | Medical Expenses For Little Boy With Kidney Transplant | 2022 |
| Larry Sieg | $1,000 | Na, FL, US | Bp Guard | 2022 |
| Mcleans Florist | $187 | Defuniak Springs, FL, US | Flowers For Little Girl's Funeral- Made Directly To Flower Shop | 2022 |
| Ocso Sheriff's Star Charities | $2,500 | Shalimar, FL, US | Donation For Child Of Fallen Officer | 2022 |
| Petre Florina | $5,200 | Na, FL, US | Medical Expenses For Little Boy That Needs Heart Surgery | 2022 |
| Read Across Africa | $15,000 | Woodstock, GA, US | General Grant For Programs | 2022 |
| Rulenge Diocese | $26,100 | Biharamulo, Foreign, TZ | Donation For Clothes, Food, And Supplies For Orphanages | 2022 |
| Secluded African Properties Trust | $6,130 | Nairobi, Foreign, KE | Donation For Tuition And Supplies For Children In Kenya | 2022 |
| Shirley Ryan Abilitylab | $489 | Chicago, IL, US | Medical Bills For Rachel Schicker, Little Girl With Cerebral Palsy | 2022 |
| Rosita Biel | $5,330 | Denver, CO, US | Medical Expenses For Little Boy That Needs Heart Surgery | 2022 |
| Carla Becnel | $1,200 | Na, FL, US | Donation For Homeless Family | 2022 |
| Catholic Charities Of Nw Florida | $2,500 | Fort Walton Beach, FL, US | Catholic Charities Thanksgiving Food Program, Food Pantry, Christmas | 2022 |
| Children In Crisis | $10,000 | Fort Walton Beach, FL, US | Children In Crisis | 2022 |
| Clary-glenn Funeral Home | $2,000 | Freeport, FL, US | Donation Directly To Funeral Home For Little Girl's Final Expenses | 2022 |
| Dog-harmony Inc | $10,000 | Miramar Beach, FL, US | Children Animal Therapy | 2022 |
| Emerald Coast Community Cares Foundation | $500 | Destin, FL, US | Non-profit Donation To Benefit 529 Plan For Little Girl That Lost Her Mom | 2022 |
| Fr Ondego | $23,650 | Na, FL, US | Donation For Clothes, Food, And Supplies For Orphanage In Africa | 2022 |
| Hancock Whitney | $4,080 | Na, FL, US | Christmas For Walton County Foster Children | 2022 |
| Jason And Casey Draughn | $3,600 | Na, FL, US | Shopping For Foster Kids | 2022 |
| Kimberly And William Hurley | $4,500 | Fort Walton Beach, FL, US | Medical Expenses For Little Boy With Kidney Transplant | 2022 |
| Larry Sieg | $1,000 | Na, FL, US | Bp Guard | 2022 |
| Mcleans Florist | $187 | Defuniak Springs, FL, US | Flowers For Little Girl's Funeral- Made Directly To Flower Shop | 2022 |
| Ocso Sheriff's Star Charities | $2,500 | Shalimar, FL, US | Donation For Child Of Fallen Officer | 2022 |
| Petre Florina | $5,200 | Na, FL, US | Medical Expenses For Little Boy That Needs Heart Surgery | 2022 |
| Read Across Africa | $15,000 | Woodstock, GA, US | General Grant For Programs | 2022 |
| Rulenge Diocese | $26,100 | Biharamulo, Foreign, TZ | Donation For Clothes, Food, And Supplies For Orphanages | 2022 |
| Secluded African Properties Trust | $6,130 | Nairobi, Foreign, KE | Donation For Tuition And Supplies For Children In Kenya | 2022 |
| Shirley Ryan Abilitylab | $489 | Chicago, IL, US | Medical Bills For Rachel Schicker, Little Girl With Cerebral Palsy | 2022 |
| Rosita Biel | $5,330 | Denver, CO, US | Medical Expenses For Little Boy That Needs Heart Surgery | 2022 |
| Carla Becnel | $1,200 | Na, FL, US | Donation For Homeless Family | 2022 |
| Catholic Charities Of Nw Florida | $2,500 | Fort Walton Beach, FL, US | Catholic Charities Thanksgiving Food Program, Food Pantry, Christmas | 2022 |
| Children In Crisis | $10,000 | Fort Walton Beach, FL, US | Children In Crisis | 2022 |
| Clary-glenn Funeral Home | $2,000 | Freeport, FL, US | Donation Directly To Funeral Home For Little Girl's Final Expenses | 2022 |
| Dog-harmony Inc | $10,000 | Miramar Beach, FL, US | Children Animal Therapy | 2022 |
| Emerald Coast Community Cares Foundation | $500 | Destin, FL, US | Non-profit Donation To Benefit 529 Plan For Little Girl That Lost Her Mom | 2022 |
| Fr Ondego | $23,650 | Na, FL, US | Donation For Clothes, Food, And Supplies For Orphanage In Africa | 2022 |
| Hancock Whitney | $4,080 | Na, FL, US | Christmas For Walton County Foster Children | 2022 |
| Jason And Casey Draughn | $3,600 | Na, FL, US | Shopping For Foster Kids | 2022 |
| Kimberly And William Hurley | $4,500 | Fort Walton Beach, FL, US | Medical Expenses For Little Boy With Kidney Transplant | 2022 |
| Larry Sieg | $1,000 | Na, FL, US | Bp Guard | 2022 |
| Mcleans Florist | $187 | Defuniak Springs, FL, US | Flowers For Little Girl's Funeral- Made Directly To Flower Shop | 2022 |
| Ocso Sheriff's Star Charities | $2,500 | Shalimar, FL, US | Donation For Child Of Fallen Officer | 2022 |
| Petre Florina | $5,200 | Na, FL, US | Medical Expenses For Little Boy That Needs Heart Surgery | 2022 |
| Read Across Africa | $15,000 | Woodstock, GA, US | General Grant For Programs | 2022 |
| Rulenge Diocese | $26,100 | Biharamulo, Foreign, TZ | Donation For Clothes, Food, And Supplies For Orphanages | 2022 |
| Secluded African Properties Trust | $6,130 | Nairobi, Foreign, KE | Donation For Tuition And Supplies For Children In Kenya | 2022 |
| Shirley Ryan Abilitylab | $489 | Chicago, IL, US | Medical Bills For Rachel Schicker, Little Girl With Cerebral Palsy | 2022 |
| Rosita Biel | $5,330 | Denver, CO, US | Medical Expenses For Little Boy That Needs Heart Surgery | 2022 |
| Alabama Chapter-aap | $1,000 | Clay, AL, US | Reach Out And Read | 2021 |
| Catholic Charities Of Nw Florida | $7,620 | Fort Walton Beach, FL, US | Catholic Charities Thanksgiving Food Program, Food Pantry, Christmas | 2021 |
| Children In Crisis | $10,000 | Fort Walton Beach, FL, US | Children In Crisis | 2021 |
| Children's Advocacy Center | $559 | Niceville, FL, US | Donation Of Goods To Children's Advocacy Center | 2021 |
| Dog-harmony Inc | $10,000 | Miramar Beach, FL, US | Children Animal Therapy | 2021 |
| Hancock Whitney | $1,994 | Na, FL, US | Christmas For Walton County Foster Children | 2021 |
| Jamie Fisher | $2,500 | Marion, AL, US | Donation For Children Who Lost Home In Tornado | 2021 |
| Kaitoorora Karutjaiva | $11,150 | Destin, FL, US | Donation To Himba People In Namibia | 2021 |
| Kylie Wilson | $1,500 | Na, FL, US | Donation To Child That Lost Her Father | 2021 |
| Natalie Wederski | $1,500 | Defuniak Springs, FL, US | Donation To 5 Children That Lost Their Mother | 2021 |
| Nyamaharaga Catholic Church | $2,500 | Isibania, N/A, KE | Donation For Clothes, Food, And Supplies For Orphanage In Tanzania | 2021 |
| Rawhide Boys Ranch | $20,000 | New London, WI, US | Program For Troubled Youth | 2021 |
| Read Across Africa | $15,000 | Woodstock, GA, US | General Grant For Programs | 2021 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | $2,152 | Pensacola, FL, US | Supplies For Ronald Mcdonald House In Pensacola | 2021 |
| Rulenge Diocese | $22,500 | Biharamulo, N/A, TZ | Donation For Clothes, Food, And Supplies For Orphanages | 2021 |
| Secluded African Properties Trust | $3,731 | Nairobi, N/A, KE | Donation For Tuition And Supplies For Children In Kenya | 2021 |
| Shirley Ryan Abilitylab | $2,506 | Chicago, IL, US | Medical Bills For Rachel Schicker, Little Girl With Cerebral Palsy | 2021 |
| Tamara Matos Robles | $750 | Panama City Beach, FL, US | Donation To Little Boy That Lost His Father | 2021 |
| Toys For Tots | $385 | Triangle, VA, US | Donation For Bike Helmets To Bikes Or Bust | 2021 |
| Catholic Charities | $6,006 | Fort Walton Beach, FL, US | Christmas Gifts And Food Pantry Donations | 2020 |
| Emerald Coast Children's Advocacy Center | $6,782 | Niceville, FL, US | Christmas Gifts And Miscellaneous Donations | 2020 |
| Food For Thought | $5,000 | Santa Roas Beach, FL, US | Food Pantry Donation | 2020 |
| Kaitoorora Karutjaiva | $9,470 | Destin, FL, US | Water Well/tank And Chicken Project For Himba People | 2020 |
| Read Across Africa | $15,000 | Woodstock, GA, US | Monthly Contribution To Read Across Africa | 2020 |
| Rulenge Diocese | $28,800 | Biharamulo, N/A, TZ | To Provide Support For A Water Project In Tanzania | 2020 |
| Southern Cross Wildlife Care | $7,465 | Mona Vale, N/A, AS | Aid For Australia Wildfires | 2020 |
| Resurrection Catholic Church | $5,000 | Miramar Beach, FL, US | To Help Support Spring Fling Event | 2020 |
| Hakima Ministries | $2,000 | Santa Rosa Beach, FL, US | Donation For Meals In Africa | 2020 |
| Children In Crisis | $5,000 | Fort Walton Beach, FL, US | Food Program For Orphans | 2020 |
| Nyamaharaga Catholic Church | $5,000 | Isibania, N/A, KE | Donation To Buildings For Parish In Kenya | 2020 |
| Boys Town | $500 | Boys Town, NE, US | Therapies For At-risk Youth | 2020 |
| Jennifer Fitzgerald | $2,500 | Miramar Beach, FL, US | Care For Olivia | 2020 |
| Gabriela Gutierrez | $5,000 | Destin, FL, US | Donation To Family Of Fallen Soldier From Eglin | 2020 |
| Employees Of Sandestin Investments Llc | $107,000 | Miramar Beach, FL, US | Donation For Furloughed Employees | 2020 |
| Desdelio Nkhoma | $1,700 | Destin, FL, US | Assistance For Children In Quarantine | 2020 |
| Rachel Lewis | $3,000 | Defuniak Springs, FL, US | For Assistance With Remi And Willow | 2020 |
| Michey Emmert | $5,000 | Destin, FL, US | For Assistance With Zoey | 2020 |
| Benjamin Leshinka | $1,200 | Destin, FL, US | Assistance With Charity In Kenya | 2020 |
| Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta | $3,619 | Atlanta, GA, US | Medical Bill For Liam | 2020 |
| Victoria Klamerus | $1,500 | Sandestin, FL, US | Chris Bisceglie Jr. Scholarship Fund | 2020 |
| Florida Wildfires - Various Recipie | $2,552 | Destin, FL, US | Giftcards To Assist Wildfire Victims In Florida | 2020 |
| Nike | $112 | Destin, FL, US | Shoes For Children Victims Of Hurricane Michael | 2018 |
| Cardiology Associates | $433 | Mobile, AL, US | Medical Bill For Boy With Heart Problem. | 2018 |
| Target And Walmart | $476 | Destin, FL, US | Clothes For Children Victims Of Hurricane Michael. | 2018 |
| Walmart And Amazon | $500 | Destin, FL, US | Car Seats, Bottles, And Diapers For Children In Foster Care. | 2018 |
| Jason Or Casey Draughn | $500 | Santa Rosa Beach, FL, US | To Support Christmas For Family With 5 Foster Children. | 2018 |
| Sandestin Golf And Beach Resort | $600 | Miramar Beach, FL, US | Donation To Victims Of Hurrican Michael. Boxed Lunched For Hurrican Relief. | 2018 |
| Nemours Children's Specialty Care | $717 | Pensacola, FL, US | Medical Bill For Boy With Heart Problem | 2018 |
| Emerald Coast Children's Advocacy Center | $862 | Niceville, FL, US | To Support Catholic Charities, A 501(c)3 Organization, In Support Of Emergency Needs For Local Child | 2018 |
| Alabama American Academy Of Pediatrics | $1,000 | Clay, AL, US | Donation To Alabama - Aap (reading Program) | 2018 |
| Donna Bailey | $1,000 | Destin, FL, US | Donation To Victims Of Hurricane Michael | 2018 |
| Kaitoorora Karutjaiva | $1,100 | Destin, FL, US | Tuition For 2 African Children Mr. Becnel Met On His Trip To Africa. | 2018 |
| Amber Williams | $1,250 | Defuniak Springs, FL, US | To Support Family With 2 Down Symdrome Children After Mom Was Paralyzed. | 2018 |
| Walmart | $1,513 | Destin, FL, US | Clothes For Children Victims Of Hurricane Michael - Bay County Schools. | 2018 |
| Bridget Schicker | $1,560 | Westchester, IL, US | 6 Months Of Therapy Sessions For Girl With Developmental Delays | 2018 |
| Timothy Watson | $2,000 | Destin, FL, US | Donation To Victims Of Hurricane Michael. | 2018 |
| Angel Jones | $2,000 | Panama City Beach, FL, US | Donation To Victims Of Hurricane Michael | 2018 |
| Catholic Charities | $2,439 | Destin, FL, US | Baby Supplies For Hurrican Michael Victims. | 2018 |
| South Walton Academy | $4,000 | Santa Rosa Beach, FL, US | To Support The Tuition To A Special Needs School For A Local Foster Child. | 2018 |
| Allison Wilson | $4,500 | Defuniak Springs, FL, US | Therapy For Abused Child | 2018 |
| Maleia Spears Supplemental Needs Trust | $5,000 | Crestview, FL, US | Local Little Girl With A Brain Tumor | 2018 |
| Sowing Seeds Of Love | $5,000 | Indian Harbor Beach, FL, US | To Support Sowing Seeds Of Love, A 501(c)3 Organization, In Their Mission To Encourage Individual | 2018 |
| John Paul And Tiffany Mcpherson | $5,000 | Windermere, FL, US | To Support The Medical Expenses Of A Child Diagnosed With Leukemia. | 2018 |
| Christmas For The Coast | $5,100 | Santa Rosa Beach, FL, US | Christmas For The Coast - Toys For Bay County | 2018 |
| Eric And Dominique Greene | $5,500 | Brunswick, GA, US | Little Boy With Leukemia - Medical Expenses | 2018 |
| Kimberly And William Hurley | $6,100 | Fort Walton Beach, FL, US | To Support Medical Expenses For A 2 Year Old's Kidney Transplant | 2018 |
| Kim Bauman | $6,265 | Destin, FL, US | Support For Family That Adopted 2 Abused Children. | 2018 |
| Food For Thought Outreach | $6,500 | Santa Rosa Beach, FL, US | To Support Pantry Parnter Sponsorship | 2018 |
| James And Catherine Becnel | $7,500 | Norco, LA, US | Infant Girl Born With Heart And Lung Issues. | 2018 |
| Brian And Afton Hunziker | $7,500 | Adel, IA, US | Medical Expenses For Twins With Birth Defects. | 2018 |
| Tanya Whitmire | $7,500 | Laurel Hill, FL, US | Boy With Spinal Injury. | 2018 |
| Adasyn Roop | $7,500 | Defuniak Springs, FL, US | To Support The Medical Expenses Of A Little Girl With Degerative Eye Condition. | 2018 |
| Read Across Africa | $10,000 | Woodstock, GA, US | Monthly Contribution To Read Across Africa. | 2018 |
| Dsat Anchored Down With Love Buddy Walk | $10,000 | Defuniak Springs, FL, US | Down Syndrome Association - 2018 Buddy Walk | 2018 |
| Jordan Boykin | $13,104 | Arlington, TX, US | To Support Medical Expenses For A Little Girl Born With Hydrocephalus. | 2018 |
| Catholic Charities | $27,116 | Fort Walton Beach, FL, US | To Support Catholic Charities, A 501(c)3 Organization, In Their Mission Of Carrying Out The Social M | 2018 |
| Adasyn Roop | $4,000 | Defuniak Springs, FL, US | To Support The Medical Expenses Of A Little Girl With Degerative Eye Condition. | 2017 |
| Amber Williams | $10,000 | Defuniak Springs, FL, US | To Support Family With 2 Down Symdrome Children After Mom Was Paralyzed. | 2017 |
| Andrea Enos | $7,500 | Fort Walton Beach, FL, US | To Support The Medical Expenses Of A Child Diagnosed With Cancer. | 2017 |
| Ashley And Hank Garrett | $5,000 | Hernando, MS, US | To Support Medical Expenses For A Child With A Brain Tumor. | 2017 |
| Border Patrol Explorer Post #190 | $3,000 | Bonners Ferry, ID, US | To Support Troop Expenses. | 2017 |
| Cash | $600 | Miramar Beach, FL, US | To Support Family With Foster Children. | 2017 |
| Catholic Charities | $18,136 | Fort Walton Beach, FL, US | To Support Catholic Charities, A 501(c)3 Organization, In Their Mission Of Carrying Out The Social M | 2017 |
| Crop Drop Destin | $1,000 | Destin, FL, US | To Support Crop Drop Destin, A 501(c)3 Organization, In Their Mission To Bring Food To Needy Familie | 2017 |
| Emerald Coast Children's Advocacy Center | $3,000 | Niceville, FL, US | To Support Catholic Charities, A 501(c)3 Organization, In Support Of Emergency Needs For Local Child | 2017 |
| Erikka Coad | $2,000 | Newark, OH, US | To Support Medical Expenses For A Newborn's Liver Transplant | 2017 |
| Food For Thought Outreach | $2,996 | Santa Rosa Beach, FL, US | To Support Pantry Parnter Sponsorship | 2017 |
| Gilette Children's Specialty Healthcare | $1,983 | Saint Paul, MN, US | To Pay Medical Bill Directly To The Hospital For A Child We Have Previously Sponsored. | 2017 |
| Hannah Mouton | $4,000 | Youngsville, LA, US | To Support A Teenager Without Parents To Buy New Car After An Accident. | 2017 |
| Jamie And Jon Burke | $10,000 | Winter Garden, FL, US | To Support Family With A Son Needing Major Heart Surgery. | 2017 |
| Jason Or Casey Draughn | $1,000 | Santa Rosa Beach, FL, US | To Support Christmas For Family With 5 Foster Children. | 2017 |
| Jessica Fairbanks | $5,000 | Jonesville, LA, US | To Support Medical Expenses For A Child With Cancer. | 2017 |
| John Paul And Tiffany Mcpherson | $5,000 | Windermere, FL, US | To Support The Medical Expenses Of A Child Diagnosed With Leukemia. | 2017 |
| Jordan Boykin | $10,000 | Arlington, TX, US | To Support Medical Expenses For A Little Girl Born With Hydrocephalus. | 2017 |
| Kay Winsor | $3,000 | Destin, FL, US | To Support The Medical Expenses Of A Boy With A Degerative Kidney Condition. | 2017 |
| Kim Evans | $2,500 | Sicily Island, LA, US | To Support Medical Expenses For A Child With Severe Autism. | 2017 |
| Kimberly And William Hurley | $6,020 | Fort Walton Beach, FL, US | To Support Medical Expenses For A 2 Year Old's Kidney Transplant | 2017 |
| National Down Syndrome Society | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | To Support The National Down Syndrome Society, A 501 (c) 3organization, For Support Of Programs | 2017 |
| Okaloosa Stemm Academy | $1,000 | Valparaiso, FL, US | To Support Entry Fees To Science Fair For Underprivaleged Kids. | 2017 |
| Sandestin Golf And Beach Resort | $1,100 | Miramar Beach, FL, US | To Purchase Gift Cards For Children In Orphanage. | 2017 |
| South Walton Academy | $1,200 | Santa Rosa Beach, FL, US | To Support The Tuition To A Special Needs School For A Local Foster Child. | 2017 |
| Sowing Seeds Of Love | $2,000 | Indian Harbor Beach, FL, US | To Support Sowing Seeds Of Love, A 501(c)3 Organization, In Their Mission To Encourage Individual | 2017 |
| Special Forces Brotherhood Mc | $1,500 | Niceville, FL, US | To Support The Autism Fundraiser For Local Autism Spectrum Charity. | 2017 |
| Tracey Steele | $1,500 | Fort Walton Beach, FL, US | To Purchase New Washer And Dryer For A Foster Mom. | 2017 |
| Whitney Bank | $3,091 | Destin, FL, US | Credit Card Payment To Sam's Club For Supplies Donated To Hurricane Relief In Puerto Rico. | 2017 |
| Brian And Afton Hunziker | $7,500 | St Joseph, MO, US | Donation For Medical Expenses For Nile And Jackson | 2016 |
| Catholic Charities | $25,000 | Fort Walton Beach, FL, US | To Support Catholic Charities, A 501(c)3 Organization, In Their Mission Of Carrying Out The Social Mission Of The Catholic Church In Northwest Florida To Serve, To Empower, And To Advocate For Vulnerable Families And Individuals Of Any Race, Religion Or National Origin. | 2016 |
| Crop Drop Destin | $3,500 | Destin, FL, US | To Support Crop Drop Destin, A 501(c)3 Organization, In Their Mission To Bring Food To Needy Families. | 2016 |
| Kimberly And William Hurley | $10,000 | Fort Walton Beach, FL, US | Contribution To Aid A Family To Care For Their Sons Kidney Transplant | 2016 |
| Malawi Dreams | $5,500 | Destin, FL, US | To Support Malawi Dreams, A 501(c)3 Organization, In Their Keep Likoma Clean Project To Further Their Mission For An Aids-free Future For Girls And Women. | 2016 |
| Overland Missions | $13,500 | Tampa, FL, US | To Support Overland Missions, A 501(c)3 Organization, In Their Mission To Bring Clean Water To Families In Zambia. | 2016 |
| Sowing Seeds Of Love | $5,000 | Indian Harbor Beach, FL, US | To Support Sowing Seeds Of Love, A 501(c)3 Organization, In Their Mission To Encourage Individual Emto Support Sowing Seeds Of Love, A 501(c)3 Organization, In Their Mission To Encourage Individual Empowerment To Women And Children By Providing Supplemental Education, Team Sports And Engaging And Creative Activities. | 2016 |
| Food For Thought Outreach | $18,500 | Santa Rosa Beach, FL, US | To Support Pantry Parnter Sponsorship | 2016 |
| St Francis Catholic Church | $10,000 | Blountstown, FL, US | To Support Children's Meal Program | 2016 |
| Equestrian Connection Nfp | $1,853 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Donation For Medical Expenses For Rachel's Hippotherapy | 2016 |
| Camp Seale Harris | $800 | Birmingham, AL, US | Donation For Caleb Perry Medical Expenses | 2016 |
| Children's Volunteer Health Network | $4,800 | Santa Rosa Beach, FL, US | To Support Emergenct Dental Care For Low Income Children | 2016 |
| Muscular Distrophy | $2,000 | Toronto, Ontario, CA | Donation For Medical Expenses For Erin | 2016 |
| Alabama Chapter - Aap | $1,500 | Clay, AL, US | To Suppport Children's Literacy | 2016 |
| Jennifer Fitzgerald | $500 | Freeport, FL, US | Donation For Christmas Gifts For Olivia | 2016 |
| Naomi Alvarado | $2,500 | Freeport, FL, US | Donation For Medical Expenses For Hayden | 2016 |
| Benefit Account For Kelton Stephenson | $10,000 | Milton, FL, US | Donation Fo Diabetic Support Dog | 2016 |
| Shelby Wesson | $7,800 | Santa Rosa Beach, FL, US | Donation For Tuition And Therapy For Willis | 2016 |
| Melissa Steffen | $10,000 | Destin, FL, US | Donation For Medical Expenses For Scarlett | 2016 |
| Heather Hudson | $5,000 | Miramar Beach, FL, US | Donation For Premature Baby's Medical Expenses | 2016 |
| Katheryn Moore | $2,500 | Rayne, LA, US | Donation For Louisiana Flood Relief | 2016 |
| Joann Huval | $1,500 | Broussard, LA, US | Donation For Louisiana Flood Relief | 2016 |
| Louise Lara | $1,000 | Destin, FL, US | Donation For Christmas Gifts For Jones Children | 2016 |
| Matthew And Megan Taylor | $5,000 | Defuniak Springs, FL, US | Donation For Baby Matthew | 2016 |
| Toys For Tots | $2,000 | Triangle, VA, US | Triathlon Toy Drive | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 45-6314257 |
| Website | http://sandestinfoundationforkids.org |
| Address | 15000 EMERALD COAST PARKWAY Destin, FL 32541-0000 |
Key People (2)
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| Co-trustee | Sara Becnel |
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| Trustee | Thomas R Becnel |
Forms 990-PF
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