AI Summary
The Shillman Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing $10.6 million in funding to 25 grantees in 2024. Notably, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND
BOSTON, MA
$5.3M
11%

UC SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION
La Jolla, CA
$2M
4%
CHRISTIANS AND ISRAEL UNITED
SAN RAMON, CA
$2M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
8
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$70K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE SHILLMAN FOUNDATION?
No. THE SHILLMAN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE SHILLMAN FOUNDATION give?
THE SHILLMAN FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Kentucky, California, and Massachusetts. 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 SHILLMAN FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE SHILLMAN FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE SHILLMAN FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE SHILLMAN FOUNDATION awarded about 8 grants, totaling nearly $10.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE SHILLMAN FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE SHILLMAN FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND, UC SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION, and CHRISTIANS AND ISRAEL UNITED. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE SHILLMAN FOUNDATION?
THE SHILLMAN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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