SAM ACTION INCPub 78
Pub 78
AI Summary
SAM ACTION INC is a 501(c) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants by invitation only. In the filing year 2024, the organization distributed a total of $238.6K across eight grantees. Notably, SAM ACTION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals, but nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting to engage with the organization.
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Mission Statement
ADVOCACY FOR THE ADOPTION OR REJECTION OF LEGISLATION ON LEGAL AND ILLEGAL DRUG USE
Cause Areas
6
Education
Health
Public health
Welfare
Adoption
Public affairs
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC SAFETY INSTITUTE
GRANITE BAY, CA
$1.1M
30%
Safe Streets Safe Communities
Arlington, VA
$296K
8%
Keep FL Clean
Miami, FL
$100K
3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SAM ACTION INC?
No. SAM ACTION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SAM ACTION INC give?
SAM ACTION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia, Massachusetts, and Montana. 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 SAM ACTION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SAM ACTION INC fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $33 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SAM ACTION INC make each year?
In 2024, SAM ACTION INC awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $239 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SAM ACTION INC fund recently?
In 2024, SAM ACTION INC awarded grants to about 8 grantees. Recent grantees include CALIFORNIA PUBLIC SAFETY INSTITUTE, Safe Streets Safe Communities, and Keep FL Clean. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SAM ACTION INC?
SAM ACTION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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