AI Summary
The John Sperling Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that has paid out $3.8 million in grants to 45 grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
EARTHJUSTICE
San Francisco, CA
$4.2M
27%
WESTERN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER
Eugene, OR
$2.5M
16%
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION FOUNDATION INC
New York, NY
$1.7M
11%
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Total No. of Grants
19
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$87.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JOHN SPERLING FOUNDATION?
No. JOHN SPERLING FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JOHN SPERLING FOUNDATION give?
JOHN SPERLING FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, District Of Columbia, and Oregon. 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 JOHN SPERLING FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JOHN SPERLING FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does JOHN SPERLING FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, JOHN SPERLING FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $3.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JOHN SPERLING FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, JOHN SPERLING FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include EARTHJUSTICE, WESTERN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER, and AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JOHN SPERLING FOUNDATION?
JOHN SPERLING FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.