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SHEARWATER FOUNDATION INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Virginia, New York, and Massachusetts, having disbursed a total of $4.7 million across 30 grantees in 2024. The foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
VMI Foundation
$6.3M
26%
THE NORFOLK ACADEMY
$5.6M
23%
ACCESS COLLEGE FOUNDATION
$4.4M
18%
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Total No. of Grants
27
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SHEARWATER FOUNDATION INC?
No. SHEARWATER FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SHEARWATER FOUNDATION INC give?
SHEARWATER FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia, New York, and Massachusetts. 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 SHEARWATER FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SHEARWATER FOUNDATION INC 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 SHEARWATER FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, SHEARWATER FOUNDATION INC awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $4.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SHEARWATER FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, SHEARWATER FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include VMI Foundation, THE NORFOLK ACADEMY, and ACCESS COLLEGE FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SHEARWATER FOUNDATION INC?
SHEARWATER FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.