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The Sherman Fairchild Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages in a relationship-based, invitation-only grantmaking process. In 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $48.3 million across 273 grantees, primarily focusing on New York, California, and Illinois. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
$34M
10%

METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART
$29M
8%

Northwestern University
$24.6M
7%
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Total No. of Grants
88
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$86.6K
Top 3 Grants
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Sherman Fairchild Foundation Inc?
No. Sherman Fairchild Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Sherman Fairchild Foundation Inc give?
Sherman Fairchild Foundation Inc primarily gives to organizations located in New York, California, and Illinois. 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 Sherman Fairchild Foundation Inc’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Sherman Fairchild Foundation Inc fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Sherman Fairchild Foundation Inc make each year?
In 2024, Sherman Fairchild Foundation Inc awarded about 90 grants, totaling nearly $48.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Sherman Fairchild Foundation Inc fund recently?
In 2024, Sherman Fairchild Foundation Inc awarded grants to about 270 grantees. Recent grantees include CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART, and Northwestern University. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Sherman Fairchild Foundation Inc?
Sherman Fairchild Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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