AI Summary
The MS SNL FOUNDATION is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing grants by invitation only. With a total of $205.3K distributed among 24 grantees in 2025, it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
JUST DETENTION INTERNATIONAL
LOS ANGELES, CA
$55K
14%
FOOD FORWARD INC
North Hollywood, CA
$54.3K
14%
THE MARSHALL PROJECT INC
NEW YORK, NY
$50.1K
13%
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Total No. of Grants
23
Median 1st year grant
$750
Median 2nd year grant
$2.9K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MS SNL FOUNDATION?
No. MS SNL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MS SNL FOUNDATION give?
MS SNL FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, 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 MS SNL FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MS SNL 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 MS SNL FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, MS SNL FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $205 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MS SNL FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, MS SNL FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include JUST DETENTION INTERNATIONAL, FOOD FORWARD INC, and THE MARSHALL PROJECT INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MS SNL FOUNDATION?
MS SNL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.