AI Summary
The George Sarlo Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing funding by invitation only. With a total of $2.1 million awarded to 79 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE INC
New York, NY
$1M
14%
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION
San Francisco, CA
$530K
8%
Public Works Alliance
Santa Barbara, CA
$510K
7%
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Total No. of Grants
32
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The George Sarlo Foundation?
No. The George Sarlo Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The George Sarlo Foundation give?
The George Sarlo Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and District Of Columbia. 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 The George Sarlo Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The George Sarlo Foundation fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The George Sarlo Foundation make each year?
In 2024, The George Sarlo Foundation awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $2.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The George Sarlo Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, The George Sarlo Foundation awarded grants to about 80 grantees. Recent grantees include INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE INC, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION, and Public Works Alliance. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The George Sarlo Foundation?
The George Sarlo Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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