AI Summary
The Sandcastle Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that engages in relationship-based funding, providing grants exclusively by invitation. With a total of $63.5K awarded to 10 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
PAWS CHICAGO
Chicago, IL
$25K
8%
COFAN SURVIVAL FUND INC
Oak Park, IL
$25K
8%
HAYWOOD WATERWAYS ASSOCIATION INC
Waynesville, NC
$20K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
10
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE SANDCASTLE FOUNDATION?
No. THE SANDCASTLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE SANDCASTLE FOUNDATION give?
THE SANDCASTLE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, North Carolina, and Minnesota. 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 SANDCASTLE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE SANDCASTLE FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE SANDCASTLE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE SANDCASTLE FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $64 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE SANDCASTLE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE SANDCASTLE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include PAWS CHICAGO, COFAN SURVIVAL FUND INC, and HAYWOOD WATERWAYS ASSOCIATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE SANDCASTLE FOUNDATION?
THE SANDCASTLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.