AI Summary
The SHEPHER FOUNDATION is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing grants by invitation only and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $585.2K across 32 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

ISRAELI-AMERICAN COUNCIL
WOODLAND HILLS, CA
$1.3M
13%

BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL FOUNDATION
NEW YORK, NY
$454K
5%
AMERICAN ISRAEL EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC
Washington, DC
$400K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
19
Median 1st year grant
$5.9K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SHEPHER FOUNDATION?
No. SHEPHER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SHEPHER FOUNDATION give?
SHEPHER 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 SHEPHER FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SHEPHER FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,900. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SHEPHER FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, SHEPHER FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $585 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SHEPHER FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, SHEPHER FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include ISRAELI-AMERICAN COUNCIL, BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL FOUNDATION, and AMERICAN ISRAEL EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SHEPHER FOUNDATION?
SHEPHER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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