THE SHAQUILLE O'NEAL FOUNDATION
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The Shaquille O'Neal Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in Georgia, Nevada, and California, having distributed a total of $165.1K across 14 grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO CREATE PATHWAYS FOR UNDERSERVED YOUTH, TO HELP THEM ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. THE FOUNDATION WORKS TO INSTILL HOPE AND BRING ABOUT CHANGE IN COMMUNITIES.
Cause Areas
1
Youth organizing
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA
$260K
10%
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF METRO LOS ANGELES
$228.6K
9%
NEVADA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
$217.2K
9%
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Total No. of Grants
4
Median 1st year grant
$37.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$17.2K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE SHAQUILLE O'NEAL FOUNDATION?
No. THE SHAQUILLE O'NEAL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE SHAQUILLE O'NEAL FOUNDATION give?
THE SHAQUILLE O'NEAL FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Georgia, Nevada, and California. 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 SHAQUILLE O'NEAL FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE SHAQUILLE O'NEAL FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $38 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE SHAQUILLE O'NEAL FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE SHAQUILLE O'NEAL FOUNDATION awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $165 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE SHAQUILLE O'NEAL FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE SHAQUILLE O'NEAL FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA, BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF METRO LOS ANGELES, and NEVADA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE SHAQUILLE O'NEAL FOUNDATION?
THE SHAQUILLE O'NEAL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.