The William & Lia G. Poorvu Family Foundation
The William & Lia G. Poorvu Family Foundation
Cambridge, MA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
04-2651199
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
The William & Lia G. Poorvu Family Foundation
Cambridge, MA, US
•
501(c)(3)
•
EIN
04-2651199
•
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The William & Lia G. Poorvu Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants by invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, meaning that nonprofits interested in securing support should seek warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $10.1 million across 131 grantees.
Cause Areas
9
Foundations
Arts and culture
Community and economic development
Education
Environment
Health
Human rights
Human services
Information and communications
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Populations
3
Adults
Children and youth
Families
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
YALE UNIVERSITY
NEW HAVEN, CT
$10.7M
15%
Yale University
New Haven, CT
$7.5M
11%
WELLESLEY COLLEGE
WELLESLEY, MA
$5.7M
8%
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Total No. of Grants
119
Median 1st year grant
$12.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$12.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The William & Lia G. Poorvu Family Foundation?
No. The William & Lia G. Poorvu Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The William & Lia G. Poorvu Family Foundation give?
The William & Lia G. Poorvu Family Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and District Of Columbia. 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 The William & Lia G. Poorvu Family Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The William & Lia G. Poorvu Family Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $13 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The William & Lia G. Poorvu Family Foundation make each year?
In 2024, The William & Lia G. Poorvu Family Foundation awarded about 120 grants, totaling nearly $10.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The William & Lia G. Poorvu Family Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, The William & Lia G. Poorvu Family Foundation awarded grants to about 140 grantees. Recent grantees include YALE UNIVERSITY, Yale University, and WELLESLEY COLLEGE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The William & Lia G. Poorvu Family Foundation?
The William & Lia G. Poorvu Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.