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FUND FOR SOUTHERN COMMUNITIES INC

FUND FOR SOUTHERN COMMUNITIES INC

Decatur, GA, US
501(c)3
EIN
58-1426028
DAF Sponsor
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FUND FOR SOUTHERN COMMUNITIES INC

Decatur, GA, US
501(c)3
EIN
58-1426028
DAF Sponsor

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Est.

1981

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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FUND FOR SOUTHERN COMMUNITIES INC is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives primarily in Georgia, North Carolina, and California. The organization does not accept unsolicited proposals, and grants are awarded through a relationship-based, invitation-only process. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

The Fund for Southern Communities is a public foundation that supports and unites organizations and donors working to create just and sustainable communities that are free of oppression and that embrace and celebrate all people.
Total Funding Given

$469.3K

2024
Grantees funded
108
Multi-year grantees
19%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

22

Median 1st year grant
$16.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$17.9K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
A
Alice Eason Jenkins
Board Member
D
Darren Holmes
Board Member
D
Demetria Ledbetter
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FUND FOR SOUTHERN COMMUNITIES INC?
No. FUND FOR SOUTHERN COMMUNITIES INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FUND FOR SOUTHERN COMMUNITIES INC give?
FUND FOR SOUTHERN COMMUNITIES INC primarily gives to organizations located in Georgia, North Carolina, and California. 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 FUND FOR SOUTHERN COMMUNITIES INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FUND FOR SOUTHERN COMMUNITIES INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $17 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FUND FOR SOUTHERN COMMUNITIES INC make each year?
In 2024, FUND FOR SOUTHERN COMMUNITIES INC awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $469 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FUND FOR SOUTHERN COMMUNITIES INC fund recently?
In 2024, FUND FOR SOUTHERN COMMUNITIES INC awarded grants to about 110 grantees. Recent grantees include REVERSE THE CYCLE OF INCARCERATION INCORPORATED, SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENTREPRENEURS (SEE) INC, and FUND FOR SOUTHERN COMMUNITIES INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FUND FOR SOUTHERN COMMUNITIES INC?
FUND FOR SOUTHERN COMMUNITIES INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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