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The Sterling & Shelli Gardner Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that operates on a relationship-based engagement model, providing funding by invitation only. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $63.8K in grants to 62 grantees, but it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Courage Reins
Highland, UT
$580K
25%
AMERICAN HERITAGE SCHOOLS INC
AMERICAN FORK, UT
$90.5K
4%

OUR RESCUE
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
$66K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
9
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$4K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to STERLING &SHELLI GARDNER FOUNDATION?
No. STERLING &SHELLI GARDNER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does STERLING &SHELLI GARDNER FOUNDATION give?
STERLING &SHELLI GARDNER FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Utah, Florida, and Washington. 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 STERLING &SHELLI GARDNER FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from STERLING &SHELLI GARDNER FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does STERLING &SHELLI GARDNER FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, STERLING &SHELLI GARDNER FOUNDATION awarded about 9 grants, totaling nearly $64 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did STERLING &SHELLI GARDNER FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, STERLING &SHELLI GARDNER FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include Courage Reins, AMERICAN HERITAGE SCHOOLS INC, and OUR RESCUE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to STERLING &SHELLI GARDNER FOUNDATION?
STERLING &SHELLI GARDNER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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