AI Summary
SOME SERIOUS BUSINESS is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that engages in relationship-based funding, providing grants solely by invitation. With a total of $3.7K distributed among 17 grantees in 2025, the organization does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
NORTHERN YOUTH PROJECT
Abiquiu, NM
$12.6K
32%
NEW MEXICO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
SANTA FE, NM
$2K
5%
The Operating System Inc
Brooklyn, NY
$600
1%
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Total No. of Grants
4
Median 1st year grant
$100
Median 2nd year grant
$300
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SOME SERIOUS BUSINESS?
No. SOME SERIOUS BUSINESS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SOME SERIOUS BUSINESS give?
SOME SERIOUS BUSINESS primarily gives to organizations located in New Mexico, New York, and California. 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 SOME SERIOUS BUSINESS’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SOME SERIOUS BUSINESS 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 SOME SERIOUS BUSINESS make each year?
In 2025, SOME SERIOUS BUSINESS awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $3,677. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SOME SERIOUS BUSINESS fund recently?
In 2025, SOME SERIOUS BUSINESS awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include NORTHERN YOUTH PROJECT, NEW MEXICO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, and The Operating System Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SOME SERIOUS BUSINESS?
SOME SERIOUS BUSINESS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.