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Est.

2001

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Smart & Final Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that prioritizes relationship-based grantmaking and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $520K across 105 grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

To provide grants to organizations dedicated to general community charitable purposes.
Total Funding Given
$520K
2024
Grantees funded
105
Multi-year grantees
22%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
33
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
M
Matt Reeve
Board Member
S
Sean Mahony
Board Member
J
Joe Angulo
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Smart & Final Charitable Foundation?
No. Smart & Final Charitable Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Smart & Final Charitable Foundation give?
Smart & Final Charitable Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in California, Ohio, and Texas. 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 Smart & Final Charitable Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Smart & Final Charitable Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Smart & Final Charitable Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Smart & Final Charitable Foundation awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $520 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Smart & Final Charitable Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Smart & Final Charitable Foundation awarded grants to about 100 grantees. Recent grantees include CITY OF HOPE, OLIVE CREST, and CITY OF HOPE . More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Smart & Final Charitable Foundation?
Smart & Final Charitable Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.