AI Summary
SPECIAL FRIENDS INC is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model, and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Since its filing year in 2017, it has awarded a total of $20,000 in grants to a single grantee. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
SPECIAL FRIENDS INC. WAS FORMED TO ESTABLISH AND FACILITATE THE ON-GOING SUPPORT OF A NETWORK OF PERSONS INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING THEIR TIME TO BEFRIEND, PROVIDE COMPANIONSHIP, AND SOCIAL INTERACTION THROUGH CORRESPONDENCE, TELEPHONE, AND PERSONAL CONTACT WITH DISABLED PERSONS RESIDING IN GROUP LIVING RESIDENCES THROUGHOUT THE LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK AREA. THE ORGANIZATION IS ORGANZIZED EXCLUSIVELEY FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES, INCLUDING FOR SUCH PURPOSES, THE MAKING OF DONATIONS TO OTHER NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT QUALIFY UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SMILE FARMS INC
Jericho, NY
$450.8K
100%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SPECIAL FRIENDS INC?
No. SPECIAL FRIENDS INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SPECIAL FRIENDS INC give?
SPECIAL FRIENDS INC primarily gives to organizations located in New York. 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 SPECIAL FRIENDS INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SPECIAL FRIENDS INC fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $202 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SPECIAL FRIENDS INC make each year?
In 2017, SPECIAL FRIENDS INC awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $20 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SPECIAL FRIENDS INC fund recently?
In 2018, SPECIAL FRIENDS INC awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include SMILE FARMS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SPECIAL FRIENDS INC?
SPECIAL FRIENDS INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.