AI Summary
The Second Chance Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, operating by invitation only and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation allocated $144K across 29 grantees, emphasizing its commitment to fostering connections with selected nonprofits. Interested organizations can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting to engage with the foundation.
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Cause Areas
1
Scholarships & Financial Aid
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UPWARD COMMUNITY SERVICES
$340.9K
25%
THE BRIDGE HOUSE
$168.5K
12%
CHRIST SCHOOL INC
$50K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
18
Median 1st year grant
$2.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$2.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SECOND CHANCE FOUNDATION?
No. SECOND CHANCE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SECOND CHANCE FOUNDATION give?
SECOND CHANCE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Louisiana, Mississippi, 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 SECOND CHANCE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SECOND CHANCE FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $2,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SECOND CHANCE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, SECOND CHANCE FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $144 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SECOND CHANCE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, SECOND CHANCE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include UPWARD COMMUNITY SERVICES, THE BRIDGE HOUSE, and CHRIST SCHOOL INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SECOND CHANCE FOUNDATION?
SECOND CHANCE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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