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Fiscal Year Start

May 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Suzanne Sloat & Ray Okonski Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that engages in relationship-based grantmaking, providing support exclusively through invitation and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2025, the foundation distributed a total of $29.6K across 18 grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$29.6K
2025
Grantees funded
18
Multi-year grantees
44%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
20
Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
$1K
P
Peter Walkowiak
Board Member
D
Dennis Walkowiak
Employee
S
Susan Walkowiak
Employee

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SUZANNE SLOAT & RAY OKONSKI FDN?
No. SUZANNE SLOAT & RAY OKONSKI FDN does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SUZANNE SLOAT & RAY OKONSKI FDN give?
SUZANNE SLOAT & RAY OKONSKI FDN primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan, Ohio, and Virginia. 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 SUZANNE SLOAT & RAY OKONSKI FDN’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SUZANNE SLOAT & RAY OKONSKI FDN fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SUZANNE SLOAT & RAY OKONSKI FDN make each year?
In 2025, SUZANNE SLOAT & RAY OKONSKI FDN awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $30 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SUZANNE SLOAT & RAY OKONSKI FDN fund recently?
In 2025, SUZANNE SLOAT & RAY OKONSKI FDN awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include POLISH CENTURY HERITAGE FOUNDATION, UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, and AMERICAN POLISH CULTURAL SOCIETY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SUZANNE SLOAT & RAY OKONSKI FDN?
SUZANNE SLOAT & RAY OKONSKI FDN does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.