AI Summary
The Lydia Collins DeForest Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, extending invitations only to potential grantees. With a total of $581.2K awarded to 26 nonprofits in 2025, the Trust does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
FAMILY PROMISE INC
SUMMIT, NJ
$280K
8%
Community Hope Inc
Parsippany, NJ
$250K
7%
BRIDGES OUTREACH INC
SUMMIT, NJ
$190K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
18
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to LYDIA COLLINS DEFOREST CHAR TR UW?
No. LYDIA COLLINS DEFOREST CHAR TR UW does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does LYDIA COLLINS DEFOREST CHAR TR UW give?
LYDIA COLLINS DEFOREST CHAR TR UW primarily gives to organizations located in New Jersey, New York, and Illinois. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are LYDIA COLLINS DEFOREST CHAR TR UW’s grants?
The largest share of grants from LYDIA COLLINS DEFOREST CHAR TR UW fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does LYDIA COLLINS DEFOREST CHAR TR UW make each year?
In 2025, LYDIA COLLINS DEFOREST CHAR TR UW awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $581 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did LYDIA COLLINS DEFOREST CHAR TR UW fund recently?
In 2025, LYDIA COLLINS DEFOREST CHAR TR UW awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include FAMILY PROMISE INC, Community Hope Inc, and BRIDGES OUTREACH INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to LYDIA COLLINS DEFOREST CHAR TR UW?
LYDIA COLLINS DEFOREST CHAR TR UW does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.