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The Willard E. Smucker Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in Ohio, Georgia, and Oregon. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages in a relationship-based grantmaking process, providing support by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA
$1.3M
15%
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA (GROUP RETURN)
$300K
3%
WORLD COFFEE RESEARCH
$250K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
60
Median 1st year grant
$16K
Median 2nd year grant
$12.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WILLARD E SMUCKER FOUNDATION?
No. WILLARD E SMUCKER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WILLARD E SMUCKER FOUNDATION give?
WILLARD E SMUCKER FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio, Georgia, 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 WILLARD E SMUCKER FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WILLARD E SMUCKER FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $16 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WILLARD E SMUCKER FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, WILLARD E SMUCKER FOUNDATION awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $1.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WILLARD E SMUCKER FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, WILLARD E SMUCKER FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 80 grantees. Recent grantees include BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA, BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA (GROUP RETURN), and WORLD COFFEE RESEARCH. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WILLARD E SMUCKER FOUNDATION?
WILLARD E SMUCKER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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