Piper Sandler Foundation
The Piper Sandler Foundation is the company-sponsored foundation of Piper Sandler Companies (EIN 41-1734808), headquartered in Minneapolis. The foundation supports educational opportunities and community charitable organizations and is described in the firm's sustainability/ESG reports on piperSandler.com.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A 501(c)(3) organization focused on education, youth development, or community programs that serves communities where the company has a presence—especially Minnesota—and can complete the foundation's online application during the stated cycle.
Good Fit
- • Programs focused on K–12 education, college access, mentoring, or youth development.
- • Service footprint or project located in a community where the company operates (Minnesota priority).
- • Capacity to complete the Piper Sandler grant application and provide required supporting materials during the July–September cycle.
- • Eligibility as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) and alignment with non-capital, programmatic support.
Geography
Grants reached organizations in roughly 21 states across the observed years, showing a national/regional footprint, although Minnesota receives the majority share of dollars.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded dozens of distinct recipients each year (84 in the latest year and over 100 in prior years), mixing many small awards with larger regional grants; this indicates a broad and diverse recipient set for the foundation's size.
New Applicants
There is a clear public application process posted on the website with a defined cycle, and the foundation supported many new grantees in recent years (35 new in 2024 and about 60 new in 2023), so unfamiliar applicants have a plausible path to entry.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
