The Sandra & Lawrence Post Family
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a wide range of causes, with a particular emphasis on Jewish organizations, education, and social services. Its mission reflects a commitment to helping vulnerable populations, including children, veterans, and those in need, as well as promoting mental health and animal welfare. The foundation actively funds initiatives that address issues such as poverty, education, and healthcare, demonstrating a broad philanthropic focus. It primarily supports organizations that align with its values of community service and humanitarian relief.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A mid-size or national nonprofit with demonstrated alignment to the foundation's common themes (notably Jewish/Israel support, education, veterans, hospitals, think-tank work or animal rescue) and either a credible referral or visible track record.
Good Fit
- • Clear program alignment with Jewish causes or Israel support
- • Programs in education, veterans services, hospitals/health, think-tank or advocacy work, or animal rescue
- • Presence in California or New York (or a national presence with activity there)
- • A referral/introduction from an existing grantee, board contact, or intermediary
- • Ability to manage grants across small-to-mid award sizes (many grants under $25k, some up to $300k+)
Geography
Observed giving in 2024 reached 22 states (and 22–27 states across prior years), so the foundation operates beyond a single locality even though nearly half of dollars went to one state.
Recipient Variety
Across three observed years the foundation funded roughly 129 distinct recipients each year, a broad and diverse set of independent organizations rather than a tiny closed circle, despite dollar concentration among top grantees.
New Applicants
Direct behavior shows about 60 new recipients in 2024 (near half of the portfolio), which indicates new entrants do appear; however the foundation states it only funds preselected organizations and has no public website or clear submission route, so reliable access for unfamiliar applicants is unclear.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
