AI Summary
The John and Charlene Smylie Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing grants by invitation only. With a total of $17.1K awarded across 24 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO
San Diego, CA
$77.1K
33%
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY INC
Valley, AL
$3.1K
1%
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT BERKELEY
BERKELEY, CA
$3K
1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to John and Charlene Smylie Foundation?
No. John and Charlene Smylie Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does John and Charlene Smylie Foundation give?
John and Charlene Smylie Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in California, Alabama, and Montana. 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 John and Charlene Smylie Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from John and Charlene Smylie 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 John and Charlene Smylie Foundation make each year?
In 2024, John and Charlene Smylie Foundation awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $17 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did John and Charlene Smylie Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, John and Charlene Smylie Foundation awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO, FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY INC, and REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT BERKELEY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to John and Charlene Smylie Foundation?
John and Charlene Smylie Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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