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The Hugh E. and Marjorie Spetersen Foundation Inc. is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing grants by invitation only. With a total of $1.7 million awarded to 36 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in exploring potential funding opportunities can utilize warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
WESTMONT COLLEGE
Santa Barbara, CA
$2M
18%
PROVIDENCE SCHOOL
Santa Barbara, CA
$1.2M
10%
SANTA BARBARA RESCUE MISSION
Santa Barbara, CA
$1.1M
9%
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Total No. of Grants
19
Median 1st year grant
$5.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to HUGH E& MARJORIE SPETERSEN FOUNDATION INC?
No. HUGH E& MARJORIE SPETERSEN FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does HUGH E& MARJORIE SPETERSEN FOUNDATION INC give?
HUGH E& MARJORIE SPETERSEN FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in California, Georgia, and Arizona. 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 HUGH E& MARJORIE SPETERSEN FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from HUGH E& MARJORIE SPETERSEN FOUNDATION INC fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does HUGH E& MARJORIE SPETERSEN FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, HUGH E& MARJORIE SPETERSEN FOUNDATION INC awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $1.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did HUGH E& MARJORIE SPETERSEN FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, HUGH E& MARJORIE SPETERSEN FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include WESTMONT COLLEGE, PROVIDENCE SCHOOL, and SANTA BARBARA RESCUE MISSION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to HUGH E& MARJORIE SPETERSEN FOUNDATION INC?
HUGH E& MARJORIE SPETERSEN FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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