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The Sallie Mae Fund Inc

Newark, Delaware  ·  EIN 522015381  ·  Private foundation

The Sallie Mae Fund Inc is a private foundation based in Newark, Delaware. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $1.9M in grants paid and $6.5M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 91 individual grants from this funder — $8.4M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for higher education. Below is its full funding profile.

$1.9M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$6.5M
Total assets
91
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Sallie Mae Fund Inc funds

The Sallie Mae Fund Inc's giving carries a documented focus on higher education, youth development.

Higher EducationYouth Development

Populations it has supported include black communities, men boys, women girls, youth pop.

black communitiesmen boyswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Sallie Mae Fund Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Thurgood Marshall College Fund
GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
Washington, DC$1.6M2024
Thurgood Marshall College Fund
GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
Washington, DC$1.2M2022
Thurgood Marshall College Fund
GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
Washington, DC$672K2023
Delaware State University
GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
Dover, DE$375K2024
Community Foundation of Greater Washington
GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
Washington, DC$271K2020
Delaware State University
GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
Dover, DE$225K2023
Hbcu Week Foundation Inc
GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
Wilmingtonn, DE$200K2023
Food Bank of Delaware
GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
Newark, DE$200K2020
The Greater Boston Food Bank
GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
Boston, MA$200K2020
Utah Food Bank
GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
Salt Lake City, UT$200K2020
Loudoun Hunger Relief
GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
Leesburg, VA$200K2020
Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana
GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
Indianapolis, IN$200K2020
Hbcu Week Foundation Inc
GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
Wilmingtonn, DE$200K2024
Community Foundation of Greater Washington
KIDS2COLLEGE PROGRAM
Washington, DC$170K2019
Community Foundation of Greater Washington
KIDS2COLLEGE PROGRAM
Washington, DC$140K2018

The Sallie Mae Fund Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$70K
2018$153K
2019$253K
2020$1.9M
2022$1.6M
2023$1.5M
2024$3.0M

How to apply for funding from The Sallie Mae Fund Inc

The Sallie Mae Fund Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at thesalliemaefund.org.

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Frequently asked questions about The Sallie Mae Fund Inc

Does The Sallie Mae Fund Inc accept grant applications?
The Sallie Mae Fund Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does The Sallie Mae Fund Inc fund?
The Sallie Mae Fund Inc's grants focus on higher education. Recent recipients include Thurgood Marshall College Fund, Thurgood Marshall College Fund, Thurgood Marshall College Fund. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Sallie Mae Fund Inc give in grants?
The Sallie Mae Fund Inc reported $1.9M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $8.4M over 91 grants.
Where is The Sallie Mae Fund Inc located?
The Sallie Mae Fund Inc is based in Newark, Delaware. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 522015381.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Sallie Mae Fund Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Sallie Mae Fund Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.