Quick Summary
Name: Michael And Karen Schley Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $219,300 (2023) |
| Grant Range | Not publicly disclosed |
| Average Grant | ~$31,329 |
| Application Method | Invitation Only / No Public Process |
Contact Details
Website: https://schleyfoundation.org/ Location: Raleigh, NC
Geographic Focus
North Carolina (primary focus on poverty elimination efforts in NC)
Funding Priorities
- Education: Supporting economically disadvantaged young people pursuing higher education, including need-based undergraduate scholarships at NC State University College of Education
- Poverty Elimination: Supporting programs that address root causes of poverty in North Carolina
- Housing: Supporting better housing initiatives
- Job Skills Development: Programs helping people develop employment skills
- Crisis Assistance: Programs helping people in crisis situations
- Social Justice: Aligned with founder's commitment to social justice work
The foundation seeks to support programs that strive for lasting change, address root causes of problems, and work to empower the people served.
What They Don't Fund
Not publicly disclosed
Application Method
Invitation Only - The foundation is not able to consider unsolicited grant requests. Grants are made at the discretion of the foundation's board/trustees.
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