GARY SINISE FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The Gary Sinise Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting veterans and their families, having distributed $17 million in grants to 300 grantees in 2025. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, granting funds by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
AT THE GARY SINISE FOUNDATION, WE SERVE OUR NATION BY HONORING OUR DEFENDERS, VETERANS, FIRST RESPONDERS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND THOSE IN NEED. WE DO THIS BY CREATING AND SUPPORTING UNIQUE PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO ENTERTAIN, EDUCATE, INSPIRE, STRENGTHEN, AND BUILD COMMUNITIES.
Cause Areas
2
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
BOULDER CREST FOUNDATION
$20.6M
27%
THE AVALON NETWORK INC
$4M
5%
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO FOUNDATION
$2.8M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
169
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$28.7K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GARY SINISE FOUNDATION?
No. GARY SINISE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does GARY SINISE FOUNDATION give?
GARY SINISE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia, Georgia, and California. 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 GARY SINISE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GARY SINISE FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does GARY SINISE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, GARY SINISE FOUNDATION awarded about 170 grants, totaling nearly $17 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did GARY SINISE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, GARY SINISE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 300 grantees. Recent grantees include BOULDER CREST FOUNDATION, THE AVALON NETWORK INC, and UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GARY SINISE FOUNDATION?
GARY SINISE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.