Southern Smoke Foundation
Houston, TX, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
81-2423050
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Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
Houston, TX, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
81-2423050
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Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Southern Smoke Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking within the nonprofit sector, having distributed a total of $303.2K across 11 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
Southern Smoke is a crisis relief organization for people in the food and beverage industry.
Cause Areas
1
Arts and culture
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
The George Washington University
ASHBURN, VA
$131.6K
8%
NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY
MELVILLE, NY
$100K
6%
ROOTS FUND INC
Stamford, CT
$80K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
8
Median 1st year grant
$22.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$26.3K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Southern Smoke Foundation?
No. Southern Smoke Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Southern Smoke Foundation give?
Southern Smoke Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, New York, and Virginia. 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 Southern Smoke Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Southern Smoke Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $23 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Southern Smoke Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Southern Smoke Foundation awarded about 8 grants, totaling nearly $303 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Southern Smoke Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Southern Smoke Foundation awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include The George Washington University, NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY, and ROOTS FUND INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Southern Smoke Foundation?
Southern Smoke Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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