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The Sano Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on fostering relationships with selected nonprofits, as it operates on an invitation-only basis and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2025, the foundation paid a total of $60K in grants to 42 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with The Sano Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ST FRANCIS FOOD PANTRIES AND SHELTERS INC
New York, NY
$69.5K
13%
ST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL INC
Memphis, TN
$60.5K
12%
ACCESS SUPPORTS FOR LIVING FOUNDATION INC
Middletown, NY
$43.5K
8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Sano Foundation?
No. The Sano Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Sano Foundation give?
The Sano Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Tennessee, New York, 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 The Sano Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Sano Foundation fall in the $50 thousand to $100 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 The Sano Foundation make each year?
In 2025, The Sano Foundation awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $60 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Sano Foundation fund recently?
In 2025, The Sano Foundation awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include ST FRANCIS FOOD PANTRIES AND SHELTERS INC, ST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL INC, and ACCESS SUPPORTS FOR LIVING FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Sano Foundation?
The Sano Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.