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The Robert Sydney Needham Foundation Main is a 501(c)(3) organization that actively engages in grantmaking, having disbursed a total of $337,000 across 35 grantees in the filing year 2024. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, inviting prospective applicants to review the 'How to Apply' section of its profile page to determine their fit for funding opportunities.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON UNIVERSITY
Madison, NJ
$602K
15%

FOUNDATION AT NJ INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Newark, NJ
$200K
5%
PASSAIC COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION
PATERSON, NJ
$115K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
24
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ROBERT SYDNEY NEEDHAM FDN MAIN?
Yes. ROBERT SYDNEY NEEDHAM FDN MAIN accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile.
Where does ROBERT SYDNEY NEEDHAM FDN MAIN give?
ROBERT SYDNEY NEEDHAM FDN MAIN primarily gives to organizations located in New Jersey 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 ROBERT SYDNEY NEEDHAM FDN MAIN’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ROBERT SYDNEY NEEDHAM FDN MAIN fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ROBERT SYDNEY NEEDHAM FDN MAIN make each year?
In 2024, ROBERT SYDNEY NEEDHAM FDN MAIN awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $337 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ROBERT SYDNEY NEEDHAM FDN MAIN fund recently?
In 2024, ROBERT SYDNEY NEEDHAM FDN MAIN awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON UNIVERSITY, FOUNDATION AT NJ INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, and PASSAIC COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ROBERT SYDNEY NEEDHAM FDN MAIN?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile.
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