AI Summary
The SHELLEY FOUNDATION INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation disbursed a total of $76,000 across 26 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Cause Areas
2
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

The Eating Disorder Foundation
$253.9K
45%

HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY
$110K
19%

KARIS COMMUNITY
$42.6K
7%
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Total No. of Grants
4
Median 1st year grant
$925
Median 2nd year grant
$1K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SHELLEY FOUNDATION INC?
No. SHELLEY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SHELLEY FOUNDATION INC give?
SHELLEY FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado, Illinois, 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 SHELLEY FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SHELLEY FOUNDATION INC fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about <$1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SHELLEY FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, SHELLEY FOUNDATION INC awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $76 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SHELLEY FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, SHELLEY FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include The Eating Disorder Foundation, HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY, and KARIS COMMUNITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SHELLEY FOUNDATION INC?
SHELLEY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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