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SHOCKWAVE FOUNDATION

SHOCKWAVE FOUNDATION

San Francisco, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
85-0933937
Private Foundation
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SHOCKWAVE FOUNDATION

San Francisco, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
85-0933937
Private Foundation

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

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The SHOCKWAVE FOUNDATION is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in California, New York, and Washington, D.C. With a total of $1 million in grants paid to 15 grantees in 2024, the foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$1M

2024
Grantees funded
15
Multi-year grantees
60%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

12

Median 1st year grant
$100K
Median 2nd year grant
$100K
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Paul Traina
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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SHOCKWAVE FOUNDATION?
No. SHOCKWAVE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SHOCKWAVE FOUNDATION give?
SHOCKWAVE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and District Of Columbia. 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 SHOCKWAVE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SHOCKWAVE FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $100 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SHOCKWAVE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, SHOCKWAVE FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SHOCKWAVE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, SHOCKWAVE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include THE RODDENBERRY FOUNDATION, THE GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT INCUBATOR INC, and CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES UNITED STATES CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC BISH. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SHOCKWAVE FOUNDATION?
SHOCKWAVE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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