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Fiscal Year Start

Mar 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Saks Fifth Avenue Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that awarded a total of $1.1 million in grants to 37 grantees in 2025. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$1.1M
2025
Grantees funded
37
Multi-year grantees
11%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
17
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$125K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
E
Emily Essner
Board Member
R
Richard Baker
Board Member
M
Marc Metrick
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Saks Fifth Avenue Foundation?
No. Saks Fifth Avenue Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Saks Fifth Avenue Foundation give?
Saks Fifth Avenue Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in New York, California, and Nevada. 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 Saks Fifth Avenue Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Saks Fifth Avenue Foundation fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Saks Fifth Avenue Foundation make each year?
In 2025, Saks Fifth Avenue Foundation awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $1.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Saks Fifth Avenue Foundation fund recently?
In 2025, Saks Fifth Avenue Foundation awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include GIRLS INC, The Trevor Project, Inc., and INSPIRING CHILDREN FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Saks Fifth Avenue Foundation?
Saks Fifth Avenue Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.