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The Sharon D Lund Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in California, Virginia, and Arizona, having distributed a total of $6.8 million across 63 grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

CHOC FOUNDATION
$6M
9%
CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$3.3M
5%
CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF THE ARTS
$3M
5%
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Total No. of Grants
55
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$60K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE SHARON D LUND FOUNDATION?
No. THE SHARON D LUND FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE SHARON D LUND FOUNDATION give?
THE SHARON D LUND FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Virginia, and Arizona. 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 SHARON D LUND FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE SHARON D LUND FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE SHARON D LUND FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE SHARON D LUND FOUNDATION awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $6.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE SHARON D LUND FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE SHARON D LUND FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include CHOC FOUNDATION, CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, and CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF THE ARTS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE SHARON D LUND FOUNDATION?
THE SHARON D LUND FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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