SKENDER FOUNDATIONClosed
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AI Summary
The Skender Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing funding by invitation only. In 2021, the foundation awarded a total of $1.2 million across 115 grantees. It does not accept unsolicited proposals; however, nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE MISSION OF SKENDER FOUNDATION IS TO EMPOWER AND INSPIRE MINDFUL INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS TO ACHIEVE LIFELONG SUCCESSES IN EDUCATION AND WELLNESS AND TO PERPETUATE THE LEGACY OF GIVING THROUGH GIFTS, TIME AND TALENT TO THOSE IN NEED. THE FOUNDATION'S PRIMARY ACTIVITY CONSISTS OF MAKING GRANTS TO OTHER TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT THESE CAUSES.
Cause Areas
1
Education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
FRIENDS OF PRENTICE
Chicago, IL
$198.5K
5%
CBRE FOUNDATION INC
El Segundo, CA
$155K
4%
MISERICORDIA HOME
Chicago, IL
$146K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
6
Median 1st year grant
$7.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SKENDER FOUNDATION?
No. SKENDER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SKENDER FOUNDATION give?
SKENDER FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, California, 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 SKENDER FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SKENDER FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $7,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SKENDER FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2021, SKENDER FOUNDATION awarded about 6 grants, totaling nearly $1.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SKENDER FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2021, SKENDER FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 120 grantees. Recent grantees include FRIENDS OF PRENTICE, CBRE FOUNDATION INC, and MISERICORDIA HOME. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SKENDER FOUNDATION?
SKENDER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.