THE SHANNON AND SAM CASPERSEN FOUNDATION
NEW YORK, NY, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
51-0101350
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Shannon and Sam Caspersen Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based engagement, providing grants exclusively by invitation. With a total of $40,000 awarded to 13 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in pursuing funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE RISOR FOUNDATION
Bedminster, NJ
$414.5K
25%
THE BESSEMER GIVING FUND C/O BESSEMER TRUST COMPANY TRUSTEE
Woodbridge, NJ
$300K
18%
Brown University
Providence, RI
$185K
11%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE SHANNON AND SAM CASPERSEN FOUNDATION?
No. THE SHANNON AND SAM CASPERSEN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE SHANNON AND SAM CASPERSEN FOUNDATION give?
THE SHANNON AND SAM CASPERSEN FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Rhode Island, New York, and Massachusetts. 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 THE SHANNON AND SAM CASPERSEN FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE SHANNON AND SAM CASPERSEN FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE SHANNON AND SAM CASPERSEN FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE SHANNON AND SAM CASPERSEN FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $40 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE SHANNON AND SAM CASPERSEN FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE SHANNON AND SAM CASPERSEN FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include THE RISOR FOUNDATION, THE BESSEMER GIVING FUND C/O BESSEMER TRUST COMPANY TRUSTEE, and Brown University. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE SHANNON AND SAM CASPERSEN FOUNDATION?
THE SHANNON AND SAM CASPERSEN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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