AI Summary
The Shen Family Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing a total of $1.2 million in grants to 64 grantees in 2024. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals; instead, it operates on an invitation-only basis. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
NEW YORK CITY BALLET INC
NEW YORK, NY
$2.3M
12%
BALLET THEATRE FOUNDATION INC
NEW YORK, NY
$2M
11%
Yale University
New Haven, CT
$1.6M
9%
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Total No. of Grants
28
Median 1st year grant
$21.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE SHEN FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. THE SHEN FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE SHEN FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
THE SHEN FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey. 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 SHEN FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE SHEN FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $21 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE SHEN FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE SHEN FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $1.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE SHEN FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE SHEN FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include NEW YORK CITY BALLET INC, BALLET THEATRE FOUNDATION INC, and Yale University. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE SHEN FAMILY FOUNDATION?
THE SHEN FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.