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SCANLAN FOUNDATION

SCANLAN FOUNDATION

Houston, TX, US
501(c)3
EIN
74-1297212
Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
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SCANLAN FOUNDATION

Houston, TX, US
501(c)3
EIN
74-1297212
Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder

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Est.

1947

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Scanlan Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Texas, Louisiana, and Maryland. With a total of $5.3 million in grants paid to 157 grantees in 2024, the foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants exclusively by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO SUPPORT CATHOLIC RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL & CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS IN TEXAS.
Total Funding Given

$5.3M

2024
Grantees funded
157
Multi-year grantees
75%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

77

Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
L
Larry W Massey Jr
Board Member
W
William H Cravens
Board Member
K
Kirk M Pfeffer
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SCANLAN FOUNDATION?
No. SCANLAN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SCANLAN FOUNDATION give?
SCANLAN FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, Louisiana, and Maryland. 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 SCANLAN FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SCANLAN FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 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 SCANLAN FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, SCANLAN FOUNDATION awarded about 80 grants, totaling nearly $5.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SCANLAN FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, SCANLAN FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 160 grantees. Recent grantees include CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF GALVESTON- HOUSTON, ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF LUBBOCK TEXAS, and ARCHDIOCESE OF SAN ANTONIO. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SCANLAN FOUNDATION?
SCANLAN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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