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The Shelby and Frederick Gans Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives primarily in California, New York, and Washington, D.C. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
The Edible Schoolyard Project dba The Alice Waters Institute
$521.9K
8%
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION
$436.5K
7%
SAN FRANCISCO BALLET ASSOCIATION
$371.6K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
33
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$16.1K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE SHELBY AND FREDERICK GANS FOUNDATION?
No. THE SHELBY AND FREDERICK GANS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE SHELBY AND FREDERICK GANS FOUNDATION give?
THE SHELBY AND FREDERICK GANS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and District Of Columbia. 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 SHELBY AND FREDERICK GANS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE SHELBY AND FREDERICK GANS 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 THE SHELBY AND FREDERICK GANS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE SHELBY AND FREDERICK GANS FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $1.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE SHELBY AND FREDERICK GANS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE SHELBY AND FREDERICK GANS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include The Edible Schoolyard Project dba The Alice Waters Institute, SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION, and SAN FRANCISCO BALLET ASSOCIATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE SHELBY AND FREDERICK GANS FOUNDATION?
THE SHELBY AND FREDERICK GANS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.