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The NEIL & SANDRA DEFEO FAMILY FOUNDATION is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based approach, providing grants by invitation only. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, emphasizing the importance of established connections in its grantmaking process. 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
Manhattan College
Riverdale, NY
$770K
32%

PROSTATE CANCER FOUNDATION
Santa Monica, CA
$500K
21%
IONA COLLEGE
New Rochelle, NY
$100K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
24
Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
$1.8K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NEIL & SANDRA DEFEO FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. NEIL & SANDRA DEFEO FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NEIL & SANDRA DEFEO FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
NEIL & SANDRA DEFEO FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Florida, California, and New York. 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 NEIL & SANDRA DEFEO FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NEIL & SANDRA DEFEO FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does NEIL & SANDRA DEFEO FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, NEIL & SANDRA DEFEO FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $193 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NEIL & SANDRA DEFEO FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, NEIL & SANDRA DEFEO FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include Manhattan College, PROSTATE CANCER FOUNDATION, and IONA COLLEGE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NEIL & SANDRA DEFEO FAMILY FOUNDATION?
NEIL & SANDRA DEFEO FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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