Scholar Fund
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The Scholar Fund is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofit initiatives in Washington. In 2023, the Fund disbursed a total of $23.1 million across 58 grantees, emphasizing a relationship-based approach to funding. Notably, the Scholar Fund does not accept unsolicited proposals; instead, grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Fund can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
To cultivate and establish a positive impact. We primarily accomplish this by connecting community needs to resources and opportunities.
Cause Areas
3
Education
Higher education
Scholarships & Financial Aid
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF GREATER SEATTLE (6871)
$217.9K
< 1%
MENACHEM MENDEL SEATTLE CHEDER
$206.2K
< 1%
HEALTHY HABITS 4 LIFE
$188.5K
< 1%
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Total No. of Grants
535
Median 1st year grant
$30.7K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Scholar Fund?
No. Scholar Fund does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Scholar Fund give?
Scholar Fund primarily gives to organizations located in Washington, Illinois, and Massachusetts. 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 Scholar Fund’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Scholar Fund fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $31 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Scholar Fund make each year?
In 2023, Scholar Fund awarded about 540 grants, totaling nearly $23.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Scholar Fund fund recently?
In 2023, Scholar Fund awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include THE YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF GREATER SEATTLE (6871), MENACHEM MENDEL SEATTLE CHEDER, and HEALTHY HABITS 4 LIFE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Scholar Fund?
Scholar Fund does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.