Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations
Sandals Foundation Inc
MIAMI, FL
Total revenue
$467K
Total expenses
$394K
Net assets
$321K
Grants received
$100K
27 grants
EIN
263839455
Tax year
2024
Mission
The Sandals Foundation seeks to fulfull the promise of the Caribbean by investing in Education, Environment, Health, and Community. We strive to improve the peoples lives and preserve natural surroundings for future generations.
Programs
2 programs
EDUCATION efforts: School upgrades & programs - these include infrastructure improvements like building classrooms, refurbishing facilities, and providing essential equipment such as computers, printers, and furniture. Projects range from basic needs like feeding programs and electrical restoration to more specialized initiatives like agricultural programs, literacy labs, and computer labs. Many projects focus on specific schools in Jamaica, but others extend to different islands. Additional Educational Programs: The document also outlines various educational programs, including literacy manuals, computer lab enhancements, math camps, scholarships (Gordon Butch Stewart and Care for Kids), teacher training, literacy enhancement programs (Super Kids), and specialized training in hospitality, emotional well-being, and conflict resolution. These programs target diverse groups, including students, teachers, and even inmates.
ENVIRONMENT: Efforts included: Employed 5 wardens for patrolling at Boscobel Fish Sanctuary to patrol, invasive species removal, and community engagement. Removed lionfish and conducted beach and underwater clean-up, removing 1,510 lbs of garbage. At White Fish Sanctuary, employed 5; released 100 turtle hatchinlings, provided Hurrican Beryl relief to fishermen. Other efforts: Earth Day tree plantings; Intl Coastal Cleanup reulsting in 5,000 lbs of garbage collected; Sea Turtel Jamaica project with 23,000 hatchlings released; St. Lucia Coral Restoration; Coastal Stewardship Project in Antigua and Barbados; Farming project, Food Security, and trauma healing in Grenada. Animal Welfare on spaying and neutering in Antigua, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, and Bahamas.
Financials
FY 2024
Revenue
Expenses
People
7 listed
Marsha Archer
Director
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0.5 hrs/wk
Peter Blum
Director
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3 hrs/wk
Donald Daly
Director
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0.5 hrs/wk
Melvin Ming
Director
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0.5 hrs/wk
Lourdes Blanco
President
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0.5 hrs/wk
Elizabeth Kaiser
Secretary
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2 hrs/wk
Nelson Penalver
Director
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