How much funding does Sarah Scaife Foundation Grant provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Sarah Scaife Foundation Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Sarah Scaife Foundation Grant?

Not funded: Individuals for any purpose; To nationally organized fundraising groups; To organizations that are not publicly supported non-profit; Charitable organizations.

Sarah Scaife Foundation Grant

Sarah Scaife Foundation Incorporated

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Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: The Foundation does not make grants to individuals for any purpose, to nationally organized fundraising groups, or to organizations that are not publicly-supported non-profit charitable organizations.
Not eligible: Individuals for any purpose
Not eligible: To nationally organized fundraising groups
Not eligible: To organizations that are not publicly supported non-profit
Not eligible: Charitable organizations
Not eligible: Proposals for the following are routinely declined: event sponsorships, endowments, capital campaigns, and building projects; andsupport for organizations that are primarily dependent upon government funds, and for government agencies.

Overview

The Sarah Scaife Foundation Grant supports public policy initiatives that tackle significant domestic and international challenges. This grant is intended for publicly-supported non-profit organizations and does not extend to individuals or national fundraising groups. Proposals related to event sponsorships, capital campaigns, or organizations reliant on government funding are typically declined. The focus remains on impactful projects that align with the Foundation's mission.

The Sarah Scaife Foundation’s grant program is primarily directed toward public policy programs that address major domestic and international issues. The Foundation does not make grants to individuals for any purpose, to nationally organized fundraising groups, or to organizations that are not publicly-supported non-profit charitable organizations.

Ineligibility

The Foundation does not make grants to individuals for any purpose, to nationally organized fundraising groups, or to organizations that are not publicly supported non-profit, charitable organizations. Proposals for the following are routinely declined: event sponsorships, endowments, capital campaigns, and building projects; andsupport for organizations that are primarily dependent upon government funds, and for government agencies.

What Sarah Scaife Foundation Incorporated actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024: 176
Total given: $45.32M
Median grant: $200K
Range: $27K–$1.2M

By dollars: District of Columbia 37%, Virginia 18%, California 8%. Top recipient cities: Washington, DC; Arlington, VA; New York, NY.
52% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
4% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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Foundation for Government Accountability Inc · Naples, FL

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George Mason University Foundation Inc · Fairfax, VA

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$750K