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The Satter Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing a total of $152,000 in grants to 125 grantees in 2024. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on an invitation-only basis for engagement. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL
$2M
9%

FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND
BOSTON, MA
$1.5M
7%

Accelerate Institute
Chicago, IL
$800K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
12
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE SATTER FOUNDATION?
No. THE SATTER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE SATTER FOUNDATION give?
THE SATTER FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, New York, 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 SATTER FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE SATTER FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE SATTER FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE SATTER FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $152 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE SATTER FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE SATTER FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 130 grantees. Recent grantees include Northwestern University, FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND, and Accelerate Institute. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE SATTER FOUNDATION?
THE SATTER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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