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Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The JOHN R SOMMER FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) organization that operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only grantmaking model, and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2021, the foundation made grants to 10 organizations. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$0
2021
Grantees funded
10
Multi-year grantees
20%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
5
Median 1st year grant
$375
Median 2nd year grant
$6.8K
J
John R Sommer Jr
Board Member
D
David M Lonsway
Board Member
K
Kevin Sommer
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JOHN R SOMMER FOUNDATION?
No. JOHN R SOMMER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JOHN R SOMMER FOUNDATION give?
JOHN R SOMMER FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia, Illinois, and Texas. 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 R SOMMER FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JOHN R SOMMER FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about <$1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
Who did JOHN R SOMMER FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2021, JOHN R SOMMER FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include THE BOWLERS TO VETERANS LINK, THE SALVATION ARMY, and ANGELS COMMUNITY CLINIC INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JOHN R SOMMER FOUNDATION?
JOHN R SOMMER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.