AI Summary
THE SHINE FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that paid $2.7M across 34 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
Explore this org's ecosystem
See top causes for this funder's grantees, who else funds them, and their grants.
Explore this org's ecosystem
See top causes for this funder's grantees, who else funds them, and their grants.
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE LIVESTRONG FOUNDATION
Austin, TX
$1.2M
12%
FAMILY PROMISE
SOUTHGATE, MI
$850K
9%
ODC NETWORK
Holland, MI
$500K
5%
Evaluate your own portfolio
Understand the health of your own grantees and uncover signs of risk.
Evaluate your own portfolio
Understand the health of your own grantees and uncover signs of risk.
Total No. of Grants
36
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Free account
There’s more to this organization
Create a free account to go deeper. No payment required.
- 117 grantees
- 3 board & team members
- 12 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE SHINE FOUNDATION?
No. THE SHINE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE SHINE FOUNDATION give?
THE SHINE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan, Florida, and Minnesota. 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 SHINE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE SHINE FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE SHINE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE SHINE FOUNDATION awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $1.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE SHINE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE SHINE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 120 grantees. Recent grantees include THE LIVESTRONG FOUNDATION, FAMILY PROMISE, and ODC NETWORK. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE SHINE FOUNDATION?
THE SHINE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.