AI Summary
The SAMF Fund is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, operating by invitation only and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the fund disbursed a total of $994.9K across nine grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the SAMF Fund can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
THE PRIMARY ACTIVITY OF SAMF FUND IS TO SUPPORT THE SAN ANTONIO MEDICAL FOUNDATION, A 501(C) (3) ORGANIZATION BY MANAGING ITS INVESTMENTS AND UNRELATED REAL ESTATE.
Cause Areas
3
Real estate
Communication media
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Southwest Research Institute
San Antonio, TX
$951.6K
18%

TEXAS BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE
San Antonio, TX
$684.1K
13%

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
San Antonio, TX
$200K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
5
Median 1st year grant
$199.9K
Median 2nd year grant
$173.4K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SAMF FUND?
No. SAMF FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SAMF FUND give?
SAMF FUND primarily gives to organizations located in Texas. 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 SAMF FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SAMF FUND fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $200 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SAMF FUND make each year?
In 2024, SAMF FUND awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $995 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SAMF FUND fund recently?
In 2024, SAMF FUND awarded grants to about 9 grantees. Recent grantees include Southwest Research Institute, TEXAS BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE, and UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO ALUMNI ASSOCIATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SAMF FUND?
SAMF FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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