AI Summary
The Stephen M. Sander Foundation Inc. is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives through a relationship-based approach, making grants by invitation only. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, and nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $98.1K in grants to 66 grantees.
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Cause Areas
1
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

WOLF CONSERVATION CENTER INC
$95K
8%
ASPEN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$68.2K
6%

Wild Bear Nature Center
$66.5K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
8
Median 1st year grant
$3.1K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE STEPHEN M SANDER FOUNDATION INC?
No. THE STEPHEN M SANDER FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE STEPHEN M SANDER FOUNDATION INC give?
THE STEPHEN M SANDER FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Colorado, and Connecticut. 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 STEPHEN M SANDER FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE STEPHEN M SANDER FOUNDATION INC fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $3,100. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE STEPHEN M SANDER FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, THE STEPHEN M SANDER FOUNDATION INC awarded about 8 grants, totaling nearly $98 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE STEPHEN M SANDER FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, THE STEPHEN M SANDER FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include WOLF CONSERVATION CENTER INC, ASPEN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, and Wild Bear Nature Center. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE STEPHEN M SANDER FOUNDATION INC?
THE STEPHEN M SANDER FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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