AI Summary
The SHARKEY FOUNDATION is a 501(c)3 organization that engages in relationship-based grantmaking, issuing invitations for proposals rather than accepting unsolicited submissions. In 2025, the foundation paid a total of $160K across 30 grantees. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
FARESTART
Seattle, WA
$110K
8%
PLANNED PARENTHOOD
San Antonio, TX
$108.3K
8%
ASHLAND SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
Ashland, OR
$96.3K
7%
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Total No. of Grants
16
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 SHARKEY FOUNDATION?
No. SHARKEY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SHARKEY FOUNDATION give?
SHARKEY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Oregon, California, and Washington. 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 SHARKEY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SHARKEY 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 SHARKEY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, SHARKEY FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $160 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SHARKEY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, SHARKEY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include FARESTART, PLANNED PARENTHOOD, and ASHLAND SCHOOLS FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SHARKEY FOUNDATION?
SHARKEY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.