AI Summary
The South Lake Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives through a relationship-based approach, operating by invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, making it essential for nonprofits to seek warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting to engage with the foundation. In the 2025 filing year, the foundation awarded a total of $27.5K across eight grantees.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SAN JOSE BALLET ASSOCIATION
LOS ALTOS, CA
$2.5K
6%
Palo Alto Ballet Inc DBA Western Ballet Company and School
Mountain View, CA
$2.3K
5%

SAN FRANCISCO ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY
San Francisco, CA
$2K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
8
Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
$1K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SOUTH LAKE FOUNDATION?
No. SOUTH LAKE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SOUTH LAKE FOUNDATION give?
SOUTH LAKE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California and Florida. 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 SOUTH LAKE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SOUTH LAKE FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SOUTH LAKE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, SOUTH LAKE FOUNDATION awarded about 8 grants, totaling nearly $28 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SOUTH LAKE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, SOUTH LAKE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 8 grantees. Recent grantees include SAN JOSE BALLET ASSOCIATION, Palo Alto Ballet Inc DBA Western Ballet Company and School, and SAN FRANCISCO ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SOUTH LAKE FOUNDATION?
SOUTH LAKE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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