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The Shearman Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2025, the foundation awarded a total of $296.8K across 39 grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
IMPERIAL CALCASIEU MUSEUM INC
Lake Charles, LA
$150K
7%
ST NICHOLAS CENTER
Holland, MI
$126K
6%
McNeese State University Alumni Association
Lake Charles, LA
$103.7K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
38
Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
$3.8K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Shearman Foundation?
No. Shearman Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Shearman Foundation give?
Shearman Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Louisiana, Colorado, and Michigan. 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 Shearman Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Shearman Foundation fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Shearman Foundation make each year?
In 2025, Shearman Foundation awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $297 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Shearman Foundation fund recently?
In 2025, Shearman Foundation awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include IMPERIAL CALCASIEU MUSEUM INC, ST NICHOLAS CENTER, and McNeese State University Alumni Association. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Shearman Foundation?
Shearman Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.