AI Summary
The Joe & Elwena Scarapaci Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2025, the foundation paid a total of $43.2K across five grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THIS FOUNDATION WAS SET UP BY ELWENA SCARPACI FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENHANCING THE GENERAL HEALTH AND WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY OF VANDALIA, AND TO THAT END , IS ORGANIZED AND SHALL BE OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
FAMILY YMCA OF FAYETTE COUNTY
Vandalia, IL
$66.5K
25%
FRIENDS & FAMILIES OF FAYETTE COUNTY HOSPITAL
Vandalia, IL
$64.9K
24%
OLD CAPITOL FOUNDATION
Vandalia, IL
$17.6K
7%
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Total No. of Grants
3
Median 1st year grant
$9.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JOE & ELWENA SCARPACI FOUNDATION?
No. JOE & ELWENA SCARPACI FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JOE & ELWENA SCARPACI FOUNDATION give?
JOE & ELWENA SCARPACI FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in 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 JOE & ELWENA SCARPACI FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JOE & ELWENA SCARPACI FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $9,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does JOE & ELWENA SCARPACI FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, JOE & ELWENA SCARPACI FOUNDATION awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $43 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JOE & ELWENA SCARPACI FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, JOE & ELWENA SCARPACI FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 5 grantees. Recent grantees include FAMILY YMCA OF FAYETTE COUNTY, FRIENDS & FAMILIES OF FAYETTE COUNTY HOSPITAL, and OLD CAPITOL FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JOE & ELWENA SCARPACI FOUNDATION?
JOE & ELWENA SCARPACI FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.