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The Shane Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that does not accept unsolicited proposals, focusing on relationship-based engagement through invitation only. In 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $203.5K across 79 grantees. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
BELMONT HILL SCHOOL INC
Belmont, MA
$85K
7%
AMERICAN REPERTORY THEATRE CO INC
Cambridge, MA
$61.5K
5%
MISS HALL'S SCHOOL INC
Pittsfield, MA
$57K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
41
Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
$1.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE SHANE FOUNDATION?
No. THE SHANE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE SHANE FOUNDATION give?
THE SHANE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and New Jersey. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE SHANE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE SHANE FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE SHANE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE SHANE FOUNDATION awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $204 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE SHANE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE SHANE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 80 grantees. Recent grantees include BELMONT HILL SCHOOL INC, AMERICAN REPERTORY THEATRE CO INC, and MISS HALL'S SCHOOL INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE SHANE FOUNDATION?
THE SHANE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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