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THE SHS FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $6.7M in total grants paid to 45 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants through relationship-based, invitation-only engagement; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUSIC INC
BROOKLYN, NY
$2.8M
15%
HUDSON VALLEY SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL INC
Garrison, NY
$1.1M
6%
AMERICAN DANCE FESTIVAL INC
DURHAM, NC
$600K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
67
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 62 grantees
- 4 board & team members
- 8 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE SHS FOUNDATION?
No. THE SHS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE SHS FOUNDATION give?
THE SHS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, North Carolina, and Oregon. 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 SHS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE SHS FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE SHS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE SHS FOUNDATION awarded about 70 grants, totaling nearly $3.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE SHS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE SHS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUSIC INC, HUDSON VALLEY SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL INC, and AMERICAN DANCE FESTIVAL INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE SHS FOUNDATION?
THE SHS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.