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The Shirley K Schlafer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Michigan, Washington, D.C., and Texas. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals; instead, it engages with nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
$7.3M
75%
Planned Parenthood
$546K
6%
MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART DETROIT
$515K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
9
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$16K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SHIRLEY K SCHLAFER FOUNDATION?
No. SHIRLEY K SCHLAFER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SHIRLEY K SCHLAFER FOUNDATION give?
SHIRLEY K SCHLAFER FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan, District Of Columbia, 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 SHIRLEY K SCHLAFER FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SHIRLEY K SCHLAFER FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SHIRLEY K SCHLAFER FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, SHIRLEY K SCHLAFER FOUNDATION awarded about 9 grants, totaling nearly $386 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SHIRLEY K SCHLAFER FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, SHIRLEY K SCHLAFER FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, Planned Parenthood, and MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART DETROIT. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SHIRLEY K SCHLAFER FOUNDATION?
SHIRLEY K SCHLAFER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.