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Est.

1993

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Suffolk Education Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking within the education sector. In 2025, it distributed a total of $21.4K across one grantee, operating on a relationship-based, invitation-only model. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals; however, nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting to engage with the foundation.

Mission Statement

IS TO SUPPORT SUFFOLK PUBLIC SCHOOLS BY CONNECTING THE COMMUNITY'S TALENTS AND RESOURCES TO EXPAND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF.
Total Funding Given
$21.4K
2025
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
100%
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$31.2K
Median 2nd year grant
$28.4K
L
Lesa McNamara
Board Member
D
Darrick Lemaster
Board Member
S
Sheena Love
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SUFFOLK EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
No. SUFFOLK EDUCATION FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SUFFOLK EDUCATION FOUNDATION give?
SUFFOLK EDUCATION FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia. 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 SUFFOLK EDUCATION FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SUFFOLK EDUCATION FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $31 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SUFFOLK EDUCATION FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, SUFFOLK EDUCATION FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $21 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SUFFOLK EDUCATION FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, SUFFOLK EDUCATION FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include VIRGINIA CONGRESS OF PARENTS AND TEACHERS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SUFFOLK EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
SUFFOLK EDUCATION FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.