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Fiscal Year Start

Oct 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The SS Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on building relationships with its grantees, providing funding strictly through invitation-only engagements. In 2025, the foundation paid out a total of $276.4K across 23 grants, and it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$276.4K
2025
Grantees funded
23
Multi-year grantees
43%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
17
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
S
Samuel R Scheef
Board Member
T
Trey Duncan
Board Member
J
Jana Scheef
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SS Foundation?
No. SS Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SS Foundation give?
SS Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, Georgia, and Wyoming. 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 SS Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SS Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SS Foundation make each year?
In 2025, SS Foundation awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $276 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SS Foundation fund recently?
In 2025, SS Foundation awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include HIGH POINT VILLAGE INC, TEXAS TECH FOUNDATION INC, and LUBBOCK SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SS Foundation?
SS Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.