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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Sawyer Foundation Charitable Trust is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing funding exclusively by invitation. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $768.9K across 26 grantees. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, so nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$768.9K
2024
Grantees funded
26
Multi-year grantees
35%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
30
Median 1st year grant
$4.1K
Median 2nd year grant
$2.6K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
G
Gwendolyn Loftin
Board Member
K
Kurt Avery
Board Member
B
Barbara Avery
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SAWYER FOUNDATION CHARITABLE TR?
No. SAWYER FOUNDATION CHARITABLE TR does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SAWYER FOUNDATION CHARITABLE TR give?
SAWYER FOUNDATION CHARITABLE TR primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan, Florida, and Pennsylvania. 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 SAWYER FOUNDATION CHARITABLE TR’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SAWYER FOUNDATION CHARITABLE TR fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $4,076. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SAWYER FOUNDATION CHARITABLE TR make each year?
In 2024, SAWYER FOUNDATION CHARITABLE TR awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $769 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SAWYER FOUNDATION CHARITABLE TR fund recently?
In 2024, SAWYER FOUNDATION CHARITABLE TR awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include HOPE COLLEGE, DISCIPLE SUPPORT MINISTRIES INC, and MESSIAH UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SAWYER FOUNDATION CHARITABLE TR?
SAWYER FOUNDATION CHARITABLE TR does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.