[Sarah Scaife Foundation](http://www.scaife.com/sarah.html)

Rolling (applications accepted year-round; reviewed quarterly)

Varies by project; no published minimum or maximum. Typical awards support public policy programs.

Supports nonprofit public policy programs addressing significant domestic and international issues.

Only 501(c)(3) nonprofits; no grants to individuals, event sponsorships, endowments, capital campaigns, or government agencies.

--- ## Description The Sarah Scaife Foundation provides grants to publicly-supported nonprofit organizations for public policy programs that address major domestic and international issues. The Foundation is particularly interested in projects that contribute meaningfully to public policy discourse or advance understanding of key policy challenges. Funding is not available for individuals, government agencies, or organizations primarily dependent on government funds. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with decisions made quarterly. --- ## Due Dates - Applications are accepted at any time (rolling submission). - Proposals are reviewed quarterly at Foundation board meetings. --- ## Funding Amount - No set minimum or maximum award size; funding varies based on project scope. - Grants typically support public policy programs and may cover a range of activities relevant to the Foundation’s mission. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be publicly-supported nonprofit charitable organizations with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. - The Foundation does **not** fund: - Individuals - Event sponsorships - Endowments or capital campaigns - Building or renovation projects - Government agencies or organizations primarily dependent on government funds - Nationally organized fundraising groups --- ## Application Process - **First-time applicants:** Submit a hard copy application by mail (electronic submissions are not accepted). - **Previous grantees or pre-vetted organizations:** Use the Foundation’s online submission portal (do not send hard copies). - Applications should include: - Cover letter (signed by president/authorized representative, with board approval, amount requested, and project summary) - Proposal narrative with executive summary - Report on previous Foundation grants (if applicable) - Organization’s current annual budget - Project/program budget and timetable (if applicable) - Most recent audited and unaudited financial statements - Current IRS Form 990 - Most recent annual report - List of board members/officers and affiliations - List of key/major supporters - IRS correspondence evidencing 501(c)(3) status - Additional information may be requested during review. --- ## Additional Information - The Foundation typically responds to applications as expeditiously as possible following each quarterly review. - Only organizations that have received prior funding or have been pre-vetted are eligible to use the online portal. --- ## External Links - [Sarah Scaife Foundation Homepage](http://www.scaife.com/sarah.html) - [2024 Annual Report](http://www.scaife.com/Annual%20Report%202024.pdf) - [2023 Annual Report](http://www.scaife.com/2023%20sarahAnnual%20Report.pdf) - [2022 Annual Report](http://www.scaife.com/sarah2022.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Title | Address | Phone | |---------------------|-------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------| | Michael W. Gleba | Chairman and CEO | Sarah Scaife Foundation, One Oxford Centre, 301 Grant Street, Suite 3900, Pittsburgh, PA 15219-6402 | 412-392-2900 |

Public Policy Grants - Sarah Scaife Foundation

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