About Grants by Sandy
~Where Purpose Becomes Legacy~
Grants by Sandy isn’t just consulting — it’s a soul-led partnership for Nonprofit Founders, Visionaries, and Mission-Driven Leaders. With over 15 years of expertise and a 100% IRS approval rate across 225+ organizations, the firm delivers both Structure and Strategy to every Client journey.
You don’t just get a vendor. You receive a Partner, a Guide, a Strategist. Every Service is touched personally by Sandy Tyrrell — award-winning Nonprofit Strategist, Grant Professional, and Spiritual Leader.
Grants by Sandy is the Legacy of Sandy Tyrrell.
Mentored by Dr. Beverly Browning — the “Mother of Grant Writing” who built a global legacy of thousands of consultants and students — Sandy is honored to be part of that legacy. But what she has built since is her own blueprint: the Grant Infrastructure and Readiness System™ and the Phased Legacy Map™, designed to evolve Nonprofits step by step, just as she has evolved herself.
Phase 1 was where Sandy began, learning the foundations of Nonprofit Formation.
Today, that foundation has grown into a 5-Phase Legacy Map that has guided 225+ Nonprofits to Launch, Compliance, Funding Readiness, and Long-Term Impact.
Each Phase is a reflection of growth — from Formation to full-scale Funding Infrastructure — and every Service is delivered with the same White-Glove follow-through that has defined Grants by Sandy since 2009.
After completing the Master Grant Writing course under Dr. Browning, Sandy received a formal Letter of Recommendation, a distinction that affirms her excellence, credibility, and dedication in the field.
From Formation to Funding, the mission has remained the same since inception:
Empower, Educate, and Ensure that every passion is heard, captured, and built.
Our Family Legacy
Grants by Sandy is a Generational Blueprint. My daughter, Caitlin, has served as Lead Grant Researcher for six years, strengthening the Infrastructure funders trust and walking alongside Clients with care. This work will one day pass to future generations, ensuring the mission of championing Nonprofits outlives me.
What Sets Us Apart
Grants by Sandy is a Niche, a Legacy, and a Nationally Recognized Name in Nonprofit Capacity Building. Every Service is delivered as a complete, start-to-finish structure — no shortcuts, no gaps. From State and IRS requirements to strategic build-outs, every detail is researched, included, and completed with integrity.
This is why Leaders across the Country trust Grants by Sandy as their Partner for Launching, Sustaining, and Scaling their Missions into Lasting Legacy.
Every Client receives a White-Glove Partnership — meticulous attention to detail, high-touch guidance, and proactive support that ensures nothing slips through the cracks. This is Compliance, Clarity, and Strategy delivered with excellence, precision, and care.
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Our Philosophy
“This is not just a business — it’s a soul mission. It’s where intuition meets execution.”
Through prayerful planning, step-by-step execution, and spirit-led strategy, Grants by Sandy co-creates systems that fund, support, and amplify missions nationwide.