Closed
This organization closed in 2024. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.
AI Summary
The Stephen L. Gans Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing grants by invitation only. With a total of $10,000 awarded to 10 grantees in 2024, this 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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Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

JEWISH FEDERATION COUNCIL OF GREATER LA
LOS ANGELES, CA
$15K
35%

FRIENDS OF UNITED HATZALAH INC
Brooklyn, NY
$10K
23%
UNITED JEWISH FEDERATION
Johnstown, PA
$9.5K
22%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE STEPHEN L GANS FOUNDATION?
No. THE STEPHEN L GANS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE STEPHEN L GANS FOUNDATION give?
THE STEPHEN L GANS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California and New York. 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 THE STEPHEN L GANS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE STEPHEN L GANS FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $1,325. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE STEPHEN L GANS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE STEPHEN L GANS FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $10 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE STEPHEN L GANS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE STEPHEN L GANS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include JEWISH FEDERATION COUNCIL OF GREATER LA, FRIENDS OF UNITED HATZALAH INC, and UNITED JEWISH FEDERATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE STEPHEN L GANS FOUNDATION?
THE STEPHEN L GANS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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