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The Gwendolyn L Stearns Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that paid a total of $434.4K in grants to 32 grantees in 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

FEEDING SOUTH DAKOTA
Sioux Falls, SD
$354K
7%
LIFEWAYS INC
RAPID CITY, SD
$255K
5%

FRONT PORCH COALITION
RAPID CITY, SD
$215K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
31
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GWENDOLYN L STEARNS FOUNDATION INC?
Yes. GWENDOLYN L STEARNS FOUNDATION INC accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile.
Where does GWENDOLYN L STEARNS FOUNDATION INC give?
GWENDOLYN L STEARNS FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in South Dakota, Montana, and Michigan. 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 GWENDOLYN L STEARNS FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GWENDOLYN L STEARNS FOUNDATION INC 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 GWENDOLYN L STEARNS FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, GWENDOLYN L STEARNS FOUNDATION INC awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $434 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did GWENDOLYN L STEARNS FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, GWENDOLYN L STEARNS FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include FEEDING SOUTH DAKOTA, LIFEWAYS INC, and FRONT PORCH COALITION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GWENDOLYN L STEARNS FOUNDATION INC?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile.
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