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4 funders with a record of paying for “ambucycle”
Where the money went
Largest: $100,000 to UNITED HATZALAH — israel ambucycle
Largest: $65,000 to FRIENDS OF UNITED HATZALAH — for purchase of ambucycles and related supplies, 1st of 2 pymts
The Snider FoundationCollegeville, PA
1 matching grant · $65,167 · through 2023Largest: $65,167 to FRIENDS OF UNITED HATZALAH INC — ambucycle, operating support
The Steiner Kerman Education FoundationElk Grove Village, IL
1 matching grant · $36,000 · through 2023Largest: $36,000 to FRIENDS OF UNITED HATZALAH — support towards ambucycle
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Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV and Form 990 Schedule I, tax years 2019–2025. These are grants already paid, a record of what an organization funds rather than an open call. Private foundations rarely accept unsolicited applications and the route in is usually a program officer; grantmaking charities and associations more often run real application cycles, so check their website. How this data is built, and its limits →