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The Alice Shaver Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in California, Washington D.C., and Maryland. The foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

HOUSE OF RUTH MARYLAND INC INC
$210K
3%

COOL THE EARTH INC
$200K
3%

CANAL ALLIANCE
$185K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
81
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ALICE SHAVER FOUNDATION?
No. ALICE SHAVER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ALICE SHAVER FOUNDATION give?
ALICE SHAVER FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, District Of Columbia, and Maryland. 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 ALICE SHAVER FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ALICE SHAVER FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ALICE SHAVER FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, ALICE SHAVER FOUNDATION awarded about 80 grants, totaling nearly $879 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ALICE SHAVER FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, ALICE SHAVER FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 100 grantees. Recent grantees include HOUSE OF RUTH MARYLAND INC INC, COOL THE EARTH INC, and CANAL ALLIANCE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ALICE SHAVER FOUNDATION?
ALICE SHAVER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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