The Sam Mazza Foundation
San Francisco, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
20-3644356
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
San Francisco, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
20-3644356
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Sam Mazza Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that has disbursed a total of $378.9K in grants to 95 grantees in the filing year 2024. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, inviting prospective applicants to review the 'How to Apply' section of their profile page to assess fit and engage further with their funding opportunities.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

DOOR-DOG MUSIC PRODUCTIONS INC
$175K
3%
Dance Brigade
$150K
2%

Golden Thread Productions
$100K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
31
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$14K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Sam Mazza Foundation?
Yes. The Sam Mazza Foundation accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does The Sam Mazza Foundation give?
The Sam Mazza Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in California, Illinois, and Kansas. 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 Sam Mazza Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Sam Mazza 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 The Sam Mazza Foundation make each year?
In 2024, The Sam Mazza Foundation awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $379 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Sam Mazza Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, The Sam Mazza Foundation awarded grants to about 80 grantees. Recent grantees include DOOR-DOG MUSIC PRODUCTIONS INC, Dance Brigade, and Golden Thread Productions. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Sam Mazza Foundation?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting The Sam Mazza Foundation’s website.
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