SMCU COMMUNITY FUND
AI Summary
The SMCU COMMUNITY FUND is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking by invitation only, emphasizing relationship-based engagement with potential grantees. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, making it essential for nonprofits to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In the 2024 filing year, the fund distributed a total of $17K across 142 grantees.
Mission Statement
THE SMCU COMMUNITY FUND IS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT FUND CREATED BY SAN MATEO CREDIT UNION TO SUPPORT OUR COMMITMENT TO FINANCIAL WELLNESS IN OUR COMMUNITY.
Cause Areas
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Economic development
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE PENINSULA
Menlo Park, CA
$1.2M
5%
YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF SAN FRANCISCO
San Francisco, CA
$1.1M
4%
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS NORTH SAN MATEO COUNTY
Pacifica, CA
$458.6K
2%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SMCU COMMUNITY FUND?
No. SMCU COMMUNITY FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SMCU COMMUNITY FUND give?
SMCU COMMUNITY FUND primarily gives to organizations located in California, Oregon, and Missouri. 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 SMCU COMMUNITY FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SMCU COMMUNITY FUND fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SMCU COMMUNITY FUND make each year?
In 2024, SMCU COMMUNITY FUND awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $17 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SMCU COMMUNITY FUND fund recently?
In 2024, SMCU COMMUNITY FUND awarded grants to about 140 grantees. Recent grantees include BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE PENINSULA, YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF SAN FRANCISCO, and BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS NORTH SAN MATEO COUNTY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SMCU COMMUNITY FUND?
SMCU COMMUNITY FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.