DOWNTOWN SYRACUSE FOUNDATION INC
AI Summary
The Downtown Syracuse Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives within New York. With a total of $290K in grants paid to 13 grantees in 2022, the foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
TO CONDUCT RESEARCH, IDENTIFY BEST POLICIES AND PRACTICES, SECURE RESOURCES AND IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS TO SUPPORT THE REVITALIZATION OF DOWNTOWN SYRACUSE.
Cause Areas
1
Community improvement
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SYRACUSE JAZZFEST PRODUCTIONS INC
Baldwinsville, NY
$125K
43%
DOWNTOWN COMMITTEE OF SYRACUSE INC
Syracuse, NY
$20K
7%
CENTRAL NEW YORK JAZZ ARTS FOUNDATION INC
Syracuse, NY
$20K
7%
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Total No. of Grants
14
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DOWNTOWN SYRACUSE FOUNDATION INC?
No. DOWNTOWN SYRACUSE FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DOWNTOWN SYRACUSE FOUNDATION INC give?
DOWNTOWN SYRACUSE FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in New York. 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 DOWNTOWN SYRACUSE FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DOWNTOWN SYRACUSE FOUNDATION INC fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DOWNTOWN SYRACUSE FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2022, DOWNTOWN SYRACUSE FOUNDATION INC awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $290 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DOWNTOWN SYRACUSE FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, DOWNTOWN SYRACUSE FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include SYRACUSE JAZZFEST PRODUCTIONS INC, DOWNTOWN COMMITTEE OF SYRACUSE INC, and CENTRAL NEW YORK JAZZ ARTS FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DOWNTOWN SYRACUSE FOUNDATION INC?
DOWNTOWN SYRACUSE FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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