FRIENDS OF SPECIAL CHILDREN
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FRIENDS OF SPECIAL CHILDREN is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on providing financial support to initiatives benefiting children with special needs. With a total of $275.9K in grants paid in 2025 to a single grantee, the foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO SEEK OUT AND PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IN THE BETTERMENT OF THE LIVES OF SPECIAL CHILDREN IN OUR COMMUNITY.
Cause Areas
2
Basic and emergency aid
Youth services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SIGNAL CENTERS INC
$925.2K
100%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FRIENDS OF SPECIAL CHILDREN?
No. FRIENDS OF SPECIAL CHILDREN does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FRIENDS OF SPECIAL CHILDREN give?
FRIENDS OF SPECIAL CHILDREN primarily gives to organizations located in Tennessee. 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 FRIENDS OF SPECIAL CHILDREN’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FRIENDS OF SPECIAL CHILDREN fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $209 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FRIENDS OF SPECIAL CHILDREN make each year?
In 2025, FRIENDS OF SPECIAL CHILDREN awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $276 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FRIENDS OF SPECIAL CHILDREN fund recently?
In 2025, FRIENDS OF SPECIAL CHILDREN awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include SIGNAL CENTERS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FRIENDS OF SPECIAL CHILDREN?
FRIENDS OF SPECIAL CHILDREN does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.