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The Lee & Patti Schear Family Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses its grantmaking primarily in Ohio, New York, and Texas, with a total of $200K distributed among 25 grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SINAI SCHOLARS INC
$800K
23%
CHABAD OF GREATER DAYTON INC
$329.5K
9%
BETH ABRAHAM SYNAGOGUE
$282K
8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to LEE & PATTI SCHEAR FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. LEE & PATTI SCHEAR FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does LEE & PATTI SCHEAR FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
LEE & PATTI SCHEAR FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio, New York, 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 LEE & PATTI SCHEAR FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from LEE & PATTI SCHEAR FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 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 LEE & PATTI SCHEAR FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, LEE & PATTI SCHEAR FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $200 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did LEE & PATTI SCHEAR FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, LEE & PATTI SCHEAR FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include SINAI SCHOLARS INC, CHABAD OF GREATER DAYTON INC, and BETH ABRAHAM SYNAGOGUE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to LEE & PATTI SCHEAR FAMILY FOUNDATION?
LEE & PATTI SCHEAR FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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