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This organization closed in 2022. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

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2022
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FOR OUR FRIENDS THE ANIMALS C/O STERLING FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT LLC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting animal welfare initiatives. In 2022, the foundation paid out a total of $403.5K in grants to 11 grantees, operating on a relationship-based engagement model that does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

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Cause Areas

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Animal welfare
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Giving Insights

Total Funding Given
$403.5K
2022
Grantees funded
11
Multi-year grantees
64%
Funding by Year

Top Grantees

2022
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
WILLISTON COMMUNITY ANIMAL ADVOCATES INC
Williston, FL
$507K
43%
LEVY ANIMAL FRIENDS
Williston, FL
$64.3K
5%
Humane Society of Marion County Inc
Ocala, FL
$61.4K
5%
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Grants Given

2022
Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$1.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$18K

Board & Team

R
Robert M Echols
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FOR OUR FRIENDS THE ANIMALS C/O STERLING FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT LLC?
No. FOR OUR FRIENDS THE ANIMALS C/O STERLING FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT LLC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FOR OUR FRIENDS THE ANIMALS C/O STERLING FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT LLC give?
FOR OUR FRIENDS THE ANIMALS C/O STERLING FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT LLC primarily gives to organizations located in Florida. 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 FOR OUR FRIENDS THE ANIMALS C/O STERLING FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT LLC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FOR OUR FRIENDS THE ANIMALS C/O STERLING FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT LLC fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $1,750. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FOR OUR FRIENDS THE ANIMALS C/O STERLING FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT LLC make each year?
In 2022, FOR OUR FRIENDS THE ANIMALS C/O STERLING FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT LLC awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $403 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FOR OUR FRIENDS THE ANIMALS C/O STERLING FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT LLC fund recently?
In 2022, FOR OUR FRIENDS THE ANIMALS C/O STERLING FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT LLC awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include WILLISTON COMMUNITY ANIMAL ADVOCATES INC, LEVY ANIMAL FRIENDS, and Humane Society of Marion County Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FOR OUR FRIENDS THE ANIMALS C/O STERLING FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT LLC?
FOR OUR FRIENDS THE ANIMALS C/O STERLING FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT LLC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.