AI Summary
The Buck and Lois Scheele Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on building relationships with nonprofits, providing funding through an invitation-only process. With a total of $780K in grants paid to 13 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
BETHEL LUTHERAN HOME
MADISON, SD
$200K
14%
WILLISTON STATE COLLEGE FOUNDATION
Williston, ND
$200K
14%
FAMILY CRISIS SHELTER INC
Williston, ND
$150K
10%
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Total No. of Grants
16
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$100K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BUCK AND LOIS SCHEELE FOUNDATION?
No. BUCK AND LOIS SCHEELE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BUCK AND LOIS SCHEELE FOUNDATION give?
BUCK AND LOIS SCHEELE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in North Dakota and South Dakota. 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 BUCK AND LOIS SCHEELE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BUCK AND LOIS SCHEELE FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BUCK AND LOIS SCHEELE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, BUCK AND LOIS SCHEELE FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $780 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BUCK AND LOIS SCHEELE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, BUCK AND LOIS SCHEELE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include BETHEL LUTHERAN HOME, WILLISTON STATE COLLEGE FOUNDATION, and FAMILY CRISIS SHELTER INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BUCK AND LOIS SCHEELE FOUNDATION?
BUCK AND LOIS SCHEELE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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