CANDLER FOUNDATION INC
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Candler Foundation Inc is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. In the filing year 2024, the foundation paid out a total of $1.6 million across five grantees. Notably, Candler Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals; however, nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
CANDLER FOUNDATION, INC. OPERATES EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT AND SUPPORT OF CANDLER HOSPITAL, INC. AND THE OTHER TAX-EXEMPT ENTITIES OF ST. JOSEPH'S/CANDLER HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. PURSUANT TO IRS SEC. 501(C)(3).
Cause Areas
2
Health
Hospital care
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CANDLER HOSPITAL INC
$10.3M
88%
SAINT JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL INC
$724.2K
6%
ST JOSEPH'S FOUNDATION OF SAVANNAH INC
$107.6K
< 1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CANDLER FOUNDATION INC?
No. CANDLER FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CANDLER FOUNDATION INC give?
CANDLER FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Georgia. 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 CANDLER FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CANDLER FOUNDATION INC fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $60 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CANDLER FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, CANDLER FOUNDATION INC awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $1.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CANDLER FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, CANDLER FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 5 grantees. Recent grantees include CANDLER HOSPITAL INC, SAINT JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL INC, and ST JOSEPH'S FOUNDATION OF SAVANNAH INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CANDLER FOUNDATION INC?
CANDLER FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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