AI Summary
The Sara A Maisano Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives through a relationship-based approach, operating on an invitation-only basis. As it does not accept unsolicited proposals, nonprofits interested in collaboration should consider exploring warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $30.1K across 11 grantees.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

UNIVERSITY LIGGETT SCHOOL
$28.8K
6%

MICHIGAN ANIMAL ADOPTION NETWORK INC
$28.2K
6%

THE ELEPHANT SANCTUARY IN TENNESSEE
$21.2K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
8
Median 1st year grant
$6K
Median 2nd year grant
$3.8K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Sara A Maisano Foundation?
No. Sara A Maisano Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Sara A Maisano Foundation give?
Sara A Maisano Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan, Tennessee, and Texas. 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 Sara A Maisano Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Sara A Maisano Foundation fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $6,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Sara A Maisano Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Sara A Maisano Foundation awarded about 8 grants, totaling nearly $30 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Sara A Maisano Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Sara A Maisano Foundation awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY LIGGETT SCHOOL, MICHIGAN ANIMAL ADOPTION NETWORK INC, and THE ELEPHANT SANCTUARY IN TENNESSEE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Sara A Maisano Foundation?
Sara A Maisano Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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