SONORA AREA FOUNDATION
Sonora, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
93-1023051
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Sonora, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
93-1023051
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
SONORA AREA FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $1.5M in grants paid to 47 grantees in 2024. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
STRENGTHENS ITS COMMUNITY THROUGH ASSISTING DONORS, MAKING GRANTS, AND PROVIDING LEADERSHIP.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SIERRA BIBLE CHURCH
SONORA, CA
$501K
6%
SIERRA REPERTORY THEATRE INC
SONORA, CA
$497.7K
6%
UNITED STATES CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC BISHOPS
Linwood, PA
$494.8K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
58
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SONORA AREA FOUNDATION?
No. SONORA AREA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SONORA AREA FOUNDATION give?
SONORA AREA FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Tennessee, 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 SONORA AREA FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SONORA AREA 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 SONORA AREA FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, SONORA AREA FOUNDATION awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $1.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SONORA AREA FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, SONORA AREA FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 120 grantees. Recent grantees include SIERRA BIBLE CHURCH, SIERRA REPERTORY THEATRE INC, and UNITED STATES CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC BISHOPS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SONORA AREA FOUNDATION?
SONORA AREA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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