AI Summary
The Compass Fund is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing a total of $369.2K in grants to 79 grantees in 2024. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates primarily through invitation-only engagements. Nonprofits interested in exploring warm-introduction pathways can utilize Impala's Funder Prospecting to connect with The Compass Fund.
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Cause Areas
1
Philanthropy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

GOVERNOR DUMMER ACADEMY THE GOVERNOR'S ACADEMY
$117K
9%
GRANITE STATE WOODLAND INSTITUTE
$90K
7%
REAL AMERICAN HARDWOOD COALITION
$55K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
65
Median 1st year grant
$3K
Median 2nd year grant
$3K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE COMPASS FUND?
No. THE COMPASS FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE COMPASS FUND give?
THE COMPASS FUND primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and New York. 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 COMPASS FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE COMPASS FUND fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $3,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE COMPASS FUND make each year?
In 2024, THE COMPASS FUND awarded about 70 grants, totaling nearly $369 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE COMPASS FUND fund recently?
In 2024, THE COMPASS FUND awarded grants to about 80 grantees. Recent grantees include GOVERNOR DUMMER ACADEMY THE GOVERNOR'S ACADEMY, GRANITE STATE WOODLAND INSTITUTE, and REAL AMERICAN HARDWOOD COALITION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE COMPASS FUND?
THE COMPASS FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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