AI Summary
The Shores Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based approach, providing grants by invitation only. With a total of $601K awarded to 23 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
2
Media access and policy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
For The City Inc
Staten Island, NY
$887K
25%
THE RAND CORPORATION
SANTA MONICA, CA
$425K
12%
THE BARACK OBAMA FOUNDATION
Chicago, IL
$333.3K
9%
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Total No. of Grants
8
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$115.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE SHORES FOUNDATION?
No. THE SHORES FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE SHORES FOUNDATION give?
THE SHORES FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, California, and Illinois. 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 THE SHORES FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE SHORES FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE SHORES FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE SHORES FOUNDATION awarded about 8 grants, totaling nearly $601 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE SHORES FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE SHORES FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include For The City Inc, THE RAND CORPORATION, and THE BARACK OBAMA FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE SHORES FOUNDATION?
THE SHORES FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.