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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
SANDLER FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number
94-3147856
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient
that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC section
(if applicable)		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
noncash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION
125 BROAD STREET
NEW YORK,NY100042400 		13-3871360 501(C)(3) 2,000,000     N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(2) AMERICAN OVERSIGHT
1030 15TH STREET NW SUITE B255
WASHINGTON,DC20005 		81-5294830 501(C)(3) 250,000     N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(3) AMERICAN CONSTITUTION SOCIETY FOR LAW AND POLICY
1899 L STREET NW SUITE 200
WASHINGTON,DC20036 		52-2313694 501(C)(3) 500,000     N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(4) CONSULTATIVE GROUP ON BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY
PRESIDIO BUILDING 1016
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94129 		13-3431076 501(C)(3) 45,000     N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(5) CAMPAIGN LEGAL CENTER
1411 K STREET NW SUITE 1400
WASHINGTON,DC20005 		04-3608387 501(C)(3) 1,000,000     N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(6) CAMPAIGN LEGAL CENTER
1411 K STREET NW SUITE 1400
WASHINGTON,DC20005 		04-3608387 501(C)(3) 500,000     N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(7) CENTER FOR AMERICAN PROGRESS
1333 H STREET NW 10TH FLOOR
WASHINGTON,DC20005 		30-0126510 501(C)(3) 2,000,000     N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(8) CENTER FOR AMERICAN PROGRESS
1333 H STREET NW 10TH FLOOR
WASHINGTON,DC20005 		30-0126510 501(C)(3) 2,000,000     N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(9) CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY
POBOX 710
TUCSON,AZ85702 		85-0420285 501(C)(3) 800,000     N/A CLIMATE AND OCEAN WORK
(10) CENTER FOR RESPONSIBLE LENDING
PO BOX 3619
DURHAM,NC277023619 		74-3043913 501(C)(3) 1,500,000     N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(11) CENTER FOR RESPONSIBLE LENDING
PO BOX 3619
DURHAM,NC277023619 		74-3043913 501(C)(3) 1,500,000     N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(12) CENTER ON BUDGET AND POLICY PRIORITIES
820 FIRST STREET NE SUITE 510
WASHINGTON,DC20002 		52-1234565 501(C)(3) 700,000     N/A STATE FISCAL EFFORTS
(13) CENTER ON BUDGET AND POLICY PRIORITIES
820 FIRST STREET NE SUITE 510
WASHINGTON,DC20002 		52-1234565 501(C)(3) 2,000,000     N/A STATE FISCAL EFFORTS AND GENERAL SUPPORT
(14) CITY COLLEGE OF NEW YORK
SHEPARD HALL ROOM 166
NEW YORK,NY10031 		13-1760098 501(C)(3) 25,000     N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(15) CIVIL RIGHTS CORP
910 17TH STREET
WASHINGTON,DC20006 		81-3422012 501(C)(3) 500,000     N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(16) COMPASSION AND CHOICES
PO BOX 485
ETNA,NH037500485 		84-1328829 501(C)(3) 10,000     N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(17) DEMOCRACY FORWARD FOUNDATION
1333 H STREET NW 10TH FLOOR
WASHINGTON,DC20005 		82-1007988 501(C)(3) 1,000,000     N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(18) DEMOCRACY FORWARD FOUNDATION
1333 H STREET NW 10TH FLOOR
WASHINGTON,DC20005 		82-1007988 501(C)(3) 1,500,000     N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(19) EARTHJUSTICE
50 CALIFORNIA STREET SUITE 500
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94111 		94-1730465 501(C)(3) 2,000,000     N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(20) EARTHJUSTICE
50 CALIFORNIA STREET SUITE 500
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94111 		94-1730465 501(C)(3) 2,000,000     N/A GAS, POWER AND PETROCHEMICALS
(21) FINS ATTACHED MARINE RESEARCH AND CONSERVATION
150 WEST UNIVERSITY BLVD
MELBOURNE,FL32901 		59-6046500 501(C)(3) 55,000     N/A IN SUPPORT OF CREMA
(22) GERMAN MARSHALL FUND OF THE UNITED STATES
1744 R STREET NW
WASHINGTON,DC20009 		52-0954751 501(C)(3) 500,000     N/A ALLIANCE FOR SECURING DEMOCRACY
(23) GERMAN MARSHALL FUND OF THE UNITED STATES
1744 R STREET NW
WASHINGTON,DC20009 		52-0954751 501(C)(3) 500,000     N/A ALLIANCE FOR SECURING DEMOCRACY
(24) HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH
350 FIFTH AVENUE 34TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY101183299 		13-2875808 501(C)(3) 1,000,000     N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(25) HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH
350 FIFTH AVENUE 34TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY101183299 		13-2875808 501(C)(3) 2,000,000     N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(26) INDIVISIBLE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT INC
POBOX 43884
WASHINGTON,DC20010 		82-2355901 501(C)(3) 1,000,000     N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(27) INDIVISIBLE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT INC
POBOX 43884
WASHINGTON,DC20010 		82-2355901 501(C)(3) 500,000     N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(28) INSTITUTE FOR ENERGY ECONOMICS AND FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
3430 ROCKY RIVER DRIVE
CLEVELAND,OH44111 		45-4244605 501(C)(3) 100,000     N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(29) INSTITUTE FOR ENERGY ECONOMICS AND FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
3430 ROCKY RIVER DRIVE
CLEVELAND,OH44111 		45-4244605 501(C)(3) 500,000     N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(30) INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
2505 N AVENUE
NATIONAL CITY,CA91950 		13-1624046 501(C)(3) 1,020,000     N/A INTERNATIONAL FUND
(31) ISLAND CONSERVATION
100 SHAFFER ROAD LML
SANTA CRUZ,CA95060 		91-1839907 501(C)(3) 200,000     N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(32) J STREET EDUCATION FUND INC
POBOX 66073
WASHINGTON,DC20035 		20-2777557 501(C)(3) 100,000     N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(33) J STREET EDUCATION FUND INC
POBOX 66073
WASHINGTON,DC20035 		20-2777557 501(C)(3) 100,000     N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(34) JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION
121 STEUART STREET
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94105 		94-1156533 501(C)(3) 50,000     N/A DONOR ADVISED FUND
(35) JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION
121 STEUART STREET
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94105 		94-1156533 501(C)(3) 100,000     N/A JEWISH VOCATIONAL SERVICES
(36) LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE EDUCATION FUND
1629 K STREET NW SUITE 1000
WASHINGTON,DC20006 		23-7026895 501(C)(3) 1,000,000     N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(37) LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE EDUCATION FUND
1629 K STREET NW SUITE 1000
WASHINGTON,DC20006 		23-7026895 501(C)(3) 1,000,000     N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(38) LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE EDUCATION FUND
1629 K STREET NW SUITE 1000
WASHINGTON,DC20006 		23-7026895 501(C)(3) 1,200,000     N/A ALL VOTING IS LOCAL
(39) LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE EDUCATION FUND
1629 K STREET NW SUITE 1000
WASHINGTON,DC20006 		23-7026895 501(C)(3) 1,500,000     N/A ALL VOTING IS LOCAL
(40) LEARNING POLICY INSTITUTE
1530 PAGE MILL ROAD SUITE 200
PALO ALTO,CA94304 		47-2772048 501(C)(3) 1,500,000     N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(41) LEARNING POLICY INSTITUTE
1530 PAGE MILL ROAD SUITE 200
PALO ALTO,CA94304 		47-2772048 501(C)(3) 1,000,000     N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(42) LEARNING POLICY INSTITUTE
1530 PAGE MILL ROAD SUITE 200
PALO ALTO,CA94304 		47-2772048 501(C)(3) 1,500,000     N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(43) MDRC
16 EAST 34TH STREET 19TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY100164326 		23-7379473 501(C)(3) 500,000     N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(44) NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR RESPONSIVE PHILANTHROPY
2001 S STREET NW SUITE 620
WASHINGTON,DC20009 		52-1072749 501(C)(3) 25,000     N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(45) NATIONAL PUBLIC EDUCATION SUPPORT FUND
1900 L STREET NW SUITE 520
WASHINGTON,DC20036 		26-3015634 501(C)(3) 250,000     N/A PARTNERSHIP FOR THE FUTURE OF LEARNING
(46) NATIONAL PUBLIC EDUCATION SUPPORT FUND
1900 L STREET NW SUITE 520
WASHINGTON,DC20036 		26-3015634 501(C)(3) 400,000     N/A PARTNERSHIP FOR THE FUTURE OF LEARNING
(47) NEO PHILANTHROPY INC
45 WEST 36TH STREET
NEW YORK,NY10018 		13-3191113 501(C)(3) 200,000     N/A SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION PROJECT
(48) OCEANA INC
1350 CONNECTICUT AVE NW 5TH FL
WASHINGTON,DC20036 		51-0401308 501(C)(3) 2,000,000     N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(49) OCEANA INC
1350 CONNECTICUT AVE NW 5TH FL
WASHINGTON,DC20036 		51-0401308 501(C)(3) 250,000     N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(50) OPEN MARKETS INSTITUTE
1440 G STREET NW
WASHINGTON,DC20005 		82-2529375 501(C)(3) 350,000     N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(51) FAITH IN ACTION
171 SANTA ROSA AVE
OAKLAND,CA94610 		94-2206497 501(C)(3) 1,000,000     N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(52) PROPUBLICA
55 BROADWAY 23RD FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10006 		14-2007220 501(C)(3) 1,000,000     N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(53) PROPUBLICA
55 BROADWAY 23RD FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10006 		14-2007220 501(C)(3) 1,000,000     N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(54) PROPUBLICA
55 BROADWAY 23RD FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10006 		14-2007220 501(C)(3) 1,000,000     N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(55) PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS FOUNDATION
8000 WESTPARK DRIVE SUITE 410
MCLEAN,VA22102 		45-4044997 501(C)(3) 25,000     N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(56) RESOURCES LEGACY FUND
555 CAPITAL MALL SUITE 675
SACRAMENTO,CA95814 		95-4703838 501(C)(3) 500,000     N/A STUDENT DEBT PROJECT
(57) RESOURCES LEGACY FUND
555 CAPITAL MALL SUITE 675
SACRAMENTO,CA95814 		95-4703838 501(C)(3) 500,000     N/A STUDENT DEBT PROJECT
(58) SALK INSTITUTE FOR BIOLOGICAL STUDIES
10010 NORTH TORRY PINES ROAD
LA JOLLA,CA92037 		95-2160097 501(C)(3) 8,997     N/A UNRESTRICTED ENDOWMENT
(59) SCHWAB CHARITABLE FUND
211 MAIN STREET
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94105 		31-1640316 501(C)(3) 100,000     N/A DONOR ADVISED FUND
(60) SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION
85 SECOND STREET 2ND FLOOR
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94105 		94-6069890 501(C)(3) 1,000,000     N/A BEYOND COAL CAMPAIGN
(61) SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION
85 SECOND STREET 2ND FLOOR
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94105 		94-6069890 501(C)(3) 1,000,000     N/A CLEAN ENERGY FOR ALL
(62) STANFORD UNIVERSITY
326 GALVEZ STREET
STANFORD,CA94305 		94-1156365 501(C)(3) 18,519     N/A CLINICAL EXCELLENCE RESEARCH CENTER
(63) STUDENT PRESS LAW CENTER
1608 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW SUITE 211
WASHINGTON,DC20036 		52-1184647 501(C)(3) 50,000     N/A NEW VOICES ORGANIZING PROJECT
(64) THAT MAN MAY SEE INC
10 KORET WAY BOX 0352
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94143 		23-7129943 501(C)(3) 50,000     N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(65) THE MANAGEMENT CENTER
1710 RHODE ISLAND AVENUE NW SUITE
1100
WASHINGTON,DC20036 		20-5197607 501(C)(3) 200,000     N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(66) TRUMAN CENTER FOR NATIONAL POLICY
1250 I STREET NW SUITE 500
WASHINGTON,DC20005 		52-1080919 501(C)(3) 300,000     N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(67) TRUMAN CENTER FOR NATIONAL POLICY
1250 I STREET NW SUITE 500
WASHINGTON,DC20005 		52-1080919 501(C)(3) 300,000     N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(68) TURTLE ISLAND RESTORATION NETWORK
POBOX 400
FOREST KNOLLS,CA94933 		91-1818080 501(C)(3) 250,000     N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(69) UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION
220 MONTGOMERY STREET 5TH FLOOR
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104 		94-2829914 501(C)(3) 1,100,000     N/A SANDLER ASTHMA BASIC RESEARCH CENTER
(70) UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION
220 MONTGOMERY STREET 5TH FLOOR
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104 		94-2829914 501(C)(3) 50,000     N/A OSHER CENTER FOR INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
(71) UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION
220 MONTGOMERY STREET 5TH FLOOR
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104 		94-2829914 501(C)(3) 3,000,000     N/A PROGRAM IN BREAKTHROUGH BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH (PBBR)
(72) UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION
220 MONTGOMERY STREET 5TH FLOOR
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104 		94-2829914 501(C)(3) 730,000     N/A GLIOBLASTOMA PRECISION MEDICINE PROGRAM
(73) UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION
220 MONTGOMERY STREET 5TH FLOOR
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104 		94-2829914 501(C)(3) 2,000,000     N/A NEUROSCIENCES BUILDING INITIATIVE
(74) UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION
220 MONTGOMERY STREET 5TH FLOOR
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104 		94-2829914 501(C)(3) 500,000     N/A GLIOBLASTOMA PRECISION MEDICINE PROGRAM
(75) UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION
220 MONTGOMERY STREET 5TH FLOOR
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104 		94-2829914 501(C)(3) 50,900     N/A ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS FOR THE ASTHMA RESEARCH PROGRAM
(76) UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION
220 MONTGOMERY STREET 5TH FLOOR
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104 		94-2829914 501(C)(3) 25,000     N/A ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS FOR THE ASTHMA RESEARCH PROGRAM
(77) UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION
220 MONTGOMERY STREET 5TH FLOOR
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104 		94-2829914 501(C)(3) 28,081     N/A INSTITUTE FOR NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES
(78) URBAN INSTITUTE
2100 M STREET NW
WASHINGTON,DC20037 		52-0880375 501(C)(3) 500,000     N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(79) VOTE SOLAR
360 22ND STREET SUITE 730
OAKLAND,CA94612 		46-4396728 501(C)(3) 250,000     N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(80) VOTE SOLAR
360 22ND STREET SUITE 730
OAKLAND,CA94612 		46-4396728 501(C)(3) 750,000     N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(81) VOTE SOLAR
360 22ND STREET SUITE 730
OAKLAND,CA94612 		46-4396728 501(C)(3) 250,000     N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(82) WASHINGTON CENTER FOR EQUITABLE GROWTH
1500 K STREET NW
WASHINGTON,DC20005 		47-4464400 501(C)(3) 1,000,000     N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(83) WASHINGTON CENTER FOR EQUITABLE GROWTH
1500 K STREET NW
WASHINGTON,DC20005 		47-4464400 501(C)(3) 1,000,000     N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(84) WASHINGTON CENTER FOR EQUITABLE GROWTH
1500 K STREET NW
WASHINGTON,DC20005 		47-4464400 501(C)(3) 1,000,000     N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(85) WILDCOAST
925 SEACOAST DRIVE
IMPERIAL BEACH,CA91932 		77-0536297 501(C)(3) 300,000     N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number of
recipients		 (c) Amount of
cash grant		 (d) Amount of
noncash assistance		 (e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f) Description of noncash assistance
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION ENDEAVORS TO MONITOR ITS GRANTS TO ENSURE THAT SUCH GRANTS ARE USED FOR PROPER PURPOSES AND NOT OTHERWISE DIVERTED FROM THEIR INTENDED USE. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY REQUESTING RECIPIENT ORGANIZATIONS TO AFFIRM THAT FUNDS MUST BE USED SOLELY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GRANT REQUEST AND BUDGET ON WHICH THE GRANT WAS BASED AND THAT ANY FUNDS NOT EXPENDED FOR THE STATED PURPOSE ARE TO BE RETURNED TO THE ORGANIZATION. REPORTS ARE REQUESTED FROM TIME TO TIME AS APPROPRIATE.
Schedule I (Form 990) 2018



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