SUFFOLK FOUNDATION
SUFFOLK, VA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
20-5998525
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
SUFFOLK, VA, US
•
501(c)(3)
•
EIN
20-5998525
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•
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Suffolk Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses on grantmaking within its designated areas, having distributed $1 million across 55 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are awarded by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE MISSION OF THE SUFFOLK FOUNDATION IS TO BENEFIT THE PEOPLE OF SUFFOLK AND WESTERN TIDEWATER BY FACILITATING AND DEVELOPING PHILANTHROPY, AND BY AWARDING GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO MEET LOCAL COMMUNITY NEEDS.
Cause Areas
2
Philanthropy
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIVERSITY
Lexington, VA
$921.3K
14%
AN ACHIEVABLE DREAM INC
Newport News, VA
$532.5K
8%
THE NORFOLK ACADEMY
NORFOLK, VA
$512.5K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
42
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$12K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SUFFOLK FOUNDATION?
No. SUFFOLK FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SUFFOLK FOUNDATION give?
SUFFOLK FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia, Tennessee, and North Carolina. 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 SUFFOLK FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SUFFOLK 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 SUFFOLK FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, SUFFOLK FOUNDATION awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SUFFOLK FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, SUFFOLK FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIVERSITY, AN ACHIEVABLE DREAM INC, and THE NORFOLK ACADEMY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SUFFOLK FOUNDATION?
SUFFOLK FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.