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The Schnitzer-Novack Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives through a relationship-based approach, making grants solely by invitation. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, which means that nonprofits interested in securing funding should seek warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In the 2024 filing year, the foundation paid a total of $314.5K across 17 grantees.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CALIFORNIA COLLEGE OF THE ARTS
$551K
44%
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY FOUNDATION
$40K
3%
THE FORT LEWIS COLLEGE FOUNDATION
$30K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
14
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$12.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SCHNITZER-NOVACK FOUNDATION?
No. SCHNITZER-NOVACK FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SCHNITZER-NOVACK FOUNDATION give?
SCHNITZER-NOVACK FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Oregon, and Colorado. 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 SCHNITZER-NOVACK FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SCHNITZER-NOVACK FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 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 SCHNITZER-NOVACK FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, SCHNITZER-NOVACK FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $315 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SCHNITZER-NOVACK FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, SCHNITZER-NOVACK FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include CALIFORNIA COLLEGE OF THE ARTS, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY FOUNDATION, and THE FORT LEWIS COLLEGE FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SCHNITZER-NOVACK FOUNDATION?
SCHNITZER-NOVACK FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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