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The SF FOUNDATION is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that primarily funds initiatives in Illinois, Minnesota, and Connecticut, with a total of $2.4 million distributed across 11 grantees in 2024. This foundation engages in a relationship-based, invitation-only grantmaking process and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SHEDD AQUARIUM SOCIETY
$6M
29%
Fairfield University
$5.2M
25%
NEW YORK SAYS THANK YOU FOUNDATION
$400K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
11
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$22.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SF FOUNDATION?
No. SF FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SF FOUNDATION give?
SF FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Minnesota, and Connecticut. 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 SF FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SF FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 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 SF FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, SF FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $2.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SF FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, SF FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include SHEDD AQUARIUM SOCIETY, Fairfield University, and NEW YORK SAYS THANK YOU FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SF FOUNDATION?
SF FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.