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Est.

2013

Latest Fiscal Year

Not available

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

SAMMY'S SUPERHEROES FOUNDATION is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing funding by invitation only. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, and nonprofits interested in engaging with them can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $150K in grants to 7 grantees.

Mission Statement

RAISE AWARENESS OF ALL CHILDHOOD CANCERS AND FUND LIFE-SAVING RESEARCH.
Total Funding Given
$150K
2024
Grantees funded
7
Multi-year grantees
71%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$100K
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Amy Brown
Board Member
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Erik Klutman
Board Member
S
Sam Larsen
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SAMMY'S SUPERHEROES FOUNDATION?
No. SAMMY'S SUPERHEROES FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SAMMY'S SUPERHEROES FOUNDATION give?
SAMMY'S SUPERHEROES FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Nebraska. 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 SAMMY'S SUPERHEROES FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SAMMY'S SUPERHEROES FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SAMMY'S SUPERHEROES FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, SAMMY'S SUPERHEROES FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $150 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SAMMY'S SUPERHEROES FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, SAMMY'S SUPERHEROES FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 7 grantees. Recent grantees include ALEXS LEMONADE STAND FOUNDATION, University of Chicago, and UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA BOARD OF REGENTS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SAMMY'S SUPERHEROES FOUNDATION?
SAMMY'S SUPERHEROES FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.