AI Summary
The 6S Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing a total of $195,000 in grants to 14 grantees in 2025. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on an invitation-only basis. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SCHOOL SISTERS OF NOTRE DAME
NORRIDGE, IL
$500K
26%
COLORADO OPEN LANDS
Lakewood, CO
$432.5K
23%
Wet Mountain Valley Community Foundation
Westcliffe, CO
$55K
3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to 6S FOUNDATION?
No. 6S FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does 6S FOUNDATION give?
6S FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado, Illinois, and Maryland. 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 6S FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from 6S FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $12 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does 6S FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, 6S FOUNDATION awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $195 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did 6S FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, 6S FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include SCHOOL SISTERS OF NOTRE DAME, COLORADO OPEN LANDS, and Wet Mountain Valley Community Foundation. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to 6S FOUNDATION?
6S FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.