AI Summary
The SHS Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that awarded a total of $3.5 million across 62 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, granting funds by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Was this helpful?
This summary is AI-generated from ChatGPT. It’s meant to be helpful, but isn’t always perfect.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
Explore this org's ecosystem
See top causes for this funder's grantees, who else funds them, and their grants.
Learn about Ecosystems


Explore this org's ecosystem
See top causes for this funder's grantees, who else funds them, and their grants.
Learn about Ecosystems
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUSIC INC
$2.8M
15%
HUDSON VALLEY SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL INC
$1.1M
6%
AMERICAN DANCE FESTIVAL INC
$600K
3%
Evaluate your own portfolio
Understand the health of your own grantees and uncover signs of risk.


Evaluate your own portfolio
Understand the health of your own grantees and uncover signs of risk.
Total No. of Grants
67
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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.
Copyright 2026. All rights reserved to Chario Inc. (d.b.a. Impala)