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The Samuel Goldwyn Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based, invitation-only model, and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2021, the foundation paid a total of $7.4 million across 154 grantees. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

MOTION PICTURE AND TELEVISION FUND
Woodland Hills, CA
$3.8M
16%

SOUND ART INC DBA IN THE BAND
Santa Monica, CA
$3.7M
15%
BRENTWOOD SCHOOL
Los Angeles, CA
$414K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
38
Median 1st year grant
$2K
Median 2nd year grant
$2.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE SAMUEL GOLDWYN FOUNDATION?
No. THE SAMUEL GOLDWYN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE SAMUEL GOLDWYN FOUNDATION give?
THE SAMUEL GOLDWYN FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and Connecticut. 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 SAMUEL GOLDWYN FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE SAMUEL GOLDWYN FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $2,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE SAMUEL GOLDWYN FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2021, THE SAMUEL GOLDWYN FOUNDATION awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $7.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE SAMUEL GOLDWYN FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE SAMUEL GOLDWYN FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 150 grantees. Recent grantees include MOTION PICTURE AND TELEVISION FUND, SOUND ART INC DBA IN THE BAND, and BRENTWOOD SCHOOL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE SAMUEL GOLDWYN FOUNDATION?
THE SAMUEL GOLDWYN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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