THE FASHION FOOTWEAR CHARITABLE
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The Fashion Footwear Charitable is a 501(c)3 foundation that focuses on grantmaking within the fashion footwear industry. In 2025, the organization awarded a total of $430,000 across 14 grantees, emphasizing a relationship-based engagement model that operates by invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, but nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE ORGANIZATIONS FUNDRAISING PLANS INCLUDE MAILINGS TO AND SOLICITATION OF INDIVIDUALS AND ENTITIES IN THE US FASHION INDUSTRY AND OTHER PRIVATE BENEFACTORS WHO HAVE AN INTERESTIN PROVIDING FUNDS FOR BREAST CANCER RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND AWARENESS
Cause Areas
3
Education
Breast cancer
Health
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SAINT JOHN'S CANCER INSTITUTE
$2.5M
13%
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
$2.4M
12%

WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
$2.3M
12%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE FASHION FOOTWEAR CHARITABLE?
No. THE FASHION FOOTWEAR CHARITABLE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE FASHION FOOTWEAR CHARITABLE give?
THE FASHION FOOTWEAR CHARITABLE primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Washington, and Missouri. 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 FASHION FOOTWEAR CHARITABLE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE FASHION FOOTWEAR CHARITABLE fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $266 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE FASHION FOOTWEAR CHARITABLE make each year?
In 2025, THE FASHION FOOTWEAR CHARITABLE awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $430 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE FASHION FOOTWEAR CHARITABLE fund recently?
In 2025, THE FASHION FOOTWEAR CHARITABLE awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include SAINT JOHN'S CANCER INSTITUTE, UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, and WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE FASHION FOOTWEAR CHARITABLE?
THE FASHION FOOTWEAR CHARITABLE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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