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The SVI Scholarship Fund, established by Sheryl Climenhaga, is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based, invitation-only model. With a total of $9,000 in grants paid in 2024 to a single grantee, the fund does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Cause Areas
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Scholarships & Financial Aid
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
MARY ELLEN STRONG FOUNDATION INC
Milwaukee, WI
$163.5K
33%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SVI Scholarship Fund co Sheryl Climenhaga?
No. SVI Scholarship Fund co Sheryl Climenhaga does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SVI Scholarship Fund co Sheryl Climenhaga give?
SVI Scholarship Fund co Sheryl Climenhaga primarily gives to organizations located in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Nebraska. 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 SVI Scholarship Fund co Sheryl Climenhaga’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SVI Scholarship Fund co Sheryl Climenhaga fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $36 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SVI Scholarship Fund co Sheryl Climenhaga make each year?
In 2024, SVI Scholarship Fund co Sheryl Climenhaga awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $9,000. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SVI Scholarship Fund co Sheryl Climenhaga fund recently?
In 2025, SVI Scholarship Fund co Sheryl Climenhaga awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include MARY ELLEN STRONG FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SVI Scholarship Fund co Sheryl Climenhaga?
SVI Scholarship Fund co Sheryl Climenhaga does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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