Closed
This organization closed in 2023. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.
AI Summary
SAY YES TO EDUCATION INC is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on supporting educational initiatives through a relationship-based grantmaking approach, having awarded a total of $4.5 million to 74 grantees in 2023. The organization does not accept unsolicited proposals, and grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder may explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
TO PARTNER WITH COMMUNITIES TO PROVIDE ACADEMIC AND NON-ACADEMIC SERVICES TO CHILDREN TO SUPPORT EDUCATION KINDERGARTEN THROUGH COLLEGE.
Cause Areas
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Education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Teachers College Columbia University
$9.2M
18%
THE CLEVELAND FOUNDATION
$5.4M
11%
WEISS FAMILY FOUNDATION
$5.2M
10%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SAY YES TO EDUCATION INC?
No. SAY YES TO EDUCATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SAY YES TO EDUCATION INC give?
SAY YES TO EDUCATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Ohio, and Florida. 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 SAY YES TO EDUCATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SAY YES TO EDUCATION INC fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SAY YES TO EDUCATION INC make each year?
In 2023, SAY YES TO EDUCATION INC awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $4.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SAY YES TO EDUCATION INC fund recently?
In 2023, SAY YES TO EDUCATION INC awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include Teachers College Columbia University, THE CLEVELAND FOUNDATION, and WEISS FAMILY FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SAY YES TO EDUCATION INC?
SAY YES TO EDUCATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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