THE SIGMA ALPHA MU FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking within specific communities, having paid a total of $86K across six grantees in 2025. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants strictly by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO FURNISH STUDENT AID, TO ENCOURAGE AND DEVELOP CONDUCT AND TRAITS OF CHARACTER CONSISTENT WITH HIGH MORALS, CONSTRUCTIVE CITIZENSHIP, SCHOLARSHIP, LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TO SUPPORT THE EDUCATIONAL INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES OF THE SIGMA ALPHA MU FRATERNITY.
Cause Areas
1
Sororities and fraternities
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SIGMA ALPHA MU FRATERNITY INC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
$691.3K
87%
SIGMA ALPHA MU FOUNDATION INC
SYRACUSE, NY
$36.6K
5%
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
$20K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
3
Median 1st year grant
$12.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$11.6K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE SIGMA ALPHA MU FOUNDATION?
No. THE SIGMA ALPHA MU FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE SIGMA ALPHA MU FOUNDATION give?
THE SIGMA ALPHA MU FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Indiana, Texas, and California. 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 SIGMA ALPHA MU FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE SIGMA ALPHA MU FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $12 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE SIGMA ALPHA MU FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, THE SIGMA ALPHA MU FOUNDATION awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $86 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE SIGMA ALPHA MU FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, THE SIGMA ALPHA MU FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 6 grantees. Recent grantees include SIGMA ALPHA MU FRATERNITY INC, SIGMA ALPHA MU FOUNDATION INC, and University of Southern California. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE SIGMA ALPHA MU FOUNDATION?
THE SIGMA ALPHA MU FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.