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THE SUTHERLAND FOUNDATION INC

THE SUTHERLAND FOUNDATION INC

Louisville, KY, US
501(c)3
EIN
61-6175862
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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THE SUTHERLAND FOUNDATION INC

Louisville, KY, US
501(c)3
EIN
61-6175862
Private Foundation
Regional Funder

Overview

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Fiscal Year Start

Apr 1

Organization Type

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AI Summary

The Sutherland Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants exclusively by invitation and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2025, the foundation disbursed a total of $464.9K across 59 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$464.9K

2025
Grantees funded
59
Multi-year grantees
46%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

26

Median 1st year grant
$4K
Median 2nd year grant
$19K
L
Laura Lee Brown
Board Member
P
Polk Deters
Board Member
G
George Gastis
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE SUTHERLAND FOUNDATION INC?
No. THE SUTHERLAND FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE SUTHERLAND FOUNDATION INC give?
THE SUTHERLAND FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Kentucky, North Carolina, and Colorado. 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 SUTHERLAND FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE SUTHERLAND FOUNDATION INC fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $4,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE SUTHERLAND FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2025, THE SUTHERLAND FOUNDATION INC awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $465 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE SUTHERLAND FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2025, THE SUTHERLAND FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include NATIONAL CENTER FOR FAMILIES LEARNING INC, DECODE PROJECT INC, and Muddy Sneakers Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE SUTHERLAND FOUNDATION INC?
THE SUTHERLAND FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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