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SMS FOUNDATION INC

SMS FOUNDATION INC

MADISON, WI, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
20-1878599
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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SMS FOUNDATION INC

MADISON, WI, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
20-1878599
Private Foundation
Regional Funder

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

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SMS Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Wisconsin, New York, and Florida, with total grants paid amounting to $481K in 2024. The foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with SMS Foundation Inc can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$481K

2024
Grantees funded
49
Multi-year grantees
96%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

62

Median 1st year grant
$8K
Median 2nd year grant
$8K
D
David B Billing
Board Member
T
Thomas G Tierney
Board Member
M
Mark Spencer
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SMS FOUNDATION INC?
No. SMS FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SMS FOUNDATION INC give?
SMS FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Wisconsin, New York, and Florida. 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 SMS FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SMS FOUNDATION INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $8,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SMS FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, SMS FOUNDATION INC awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $481 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SMS FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, SMS FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include HODAN COMMUNITY SERVICES INC, MADISON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, and MADISON PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SMS FOUNDATION INC?
SMS FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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