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Sandals Foundation Inc

EIN 26-3839455 · Miami, FL

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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.

Income
$1.9 million
Spending
$653,111
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
29.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
60

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 29.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 66% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 311% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $446,779 spent. COMMUNITY Womens Empowerment: Supported 150 women through agro-processing infrastructure and micro-grants. Medical Services: Provided free dental and eye care to 23,000 patients, valued at over US$7M. Specialized Care: Funded 150 mammograms, 517 prostate screenings, and upgrades to neonatal/pediatric wards. Community Support: Distributed 43,157 toys (valued at $504k) and supported peace interventions through the Violence Prevention Alliance. Disaster Relief (Hurricane Melissa): Immediate Aid - Distributed 8,444 cases of water and nearly 3,000 care packages. Recovery - Raised US$1.5M for reconstruction; restored livelihoods for 150 farmers and 119 fishers.
  2. $83,702 spent. EDUACTION Enhanced Learning: Impacted 28,094 students across 60 institutions through solar computer labs, smart classrooms, and literacy programs. Teacher Training: Delivered 4,108 hours of training to 125 teachers. Employability: Enrolled 1,012 young people in workforce readiness and entrepreneurship programs (e.g., Starbucks YUTE, Kings Trust). Sports: Engaged 2,155 youth in structured sports like skateboarding, boxing, and sailing to develop life skills.
  3. $1,061 spent. ENVIRONMENT Conservation: Protected 3 fish sanctuaries, planted 800 coral fragments, and removed over 6,500 lbs. of coastal debris. Climate-Smart Agriculture: Trained 53 youth farmers and provided irrigation systems to bolster food security.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 2009.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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