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Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Sye Fund is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that prioritizes relationship-based engagement and provides funding exclusively by invitation, as it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the fund distributed a total of $192.6K across 11 grantees. Nonprofits interested in connecting with The Sye Fund can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting platform.

Total Funding Given
$192.6K
2024
Grantees funded
11
Multi-year grantees
36%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
7
Median 1st year grant
$5.1K
Median 2nd year grant
$17.6K
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Dwayne Sye
Executive
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Dwayne J Sye
Employee

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Sye Fund?
No. The Sye Fund does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Sye Fund give?
The Sye Fund primarily gives to organizations located in New York, District Of Columbia, and Illinois. 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 The Sye Fund’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Sye Fund fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,088. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Sye Fund make each year?
In 2024, The Sye Fund awarded about 7 grants, totaling nearly $193 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Sye Fund fund recently?
In 2024, The Sye Fund awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include THE MAD FOUNDATION INC, DC Greens Inc, and 826DC INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Sye Fund?
The Sye Fund does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.