SO WHAT ELSE INC

Bethesda, MD, US
501(c)3
EIN
27-1219231
Regional Funder
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Bethesda, MD, US
501(c)3
EIN
27-1219231
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

2009

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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SO WHAT ELSE INC is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing grants by invitation only and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the organization paid a total of $37K in grants to two grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

To improve the lives of children and families living in underserved communities in the Baltimore-Washington Metro Area by providing food security, access to basic necessities, and high-quality out-of-school time programs in literacy, athletics, and the visual and performing arts while inspiring young people to give back to the community by creating volunteer opportunities for citizens of all ages.
Total Funding Given

$37K

2024
Grantees funded
2
Multi-year grantees
0%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

1

Median 1st year grant
$25.4K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
D
David Silbert
Board Member
J
Josh Ross
Board Member
S
Scott Mendelson
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SO WHAT ELSE INC?
No. SO WHAT ELSE INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SO WHAT ELSE INC give?
SO WHAT ELSE INC primarily gives to organizations located in Maryland 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 SO WHAT ELSE INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SO WHAT ELSE INC fall in the $25 thousand to $50 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 SO WHAT ELSE INC make each year?
In 2024, SO WHAT ELSE INC awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $37 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SO WHAT ELSE INC fund recently?
In 2024, SO WHAT ELSE INC awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETYINC and Ludacris Foundation Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SO WHAT ELSE INC?
SO WHAT ELSE INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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