AI Summary
The Gess Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based engagement, providing funding by invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, and nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In the 2024 filing year, the foundation paid a total of $182.6K across 73 grantees.
Cause Areas
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Total No. of Grants
26
Median 1st year grant
$500
Median 2nd year grant
$600
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE GESS FOUNDATION?
No. THE GESS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE GESS FOUNDATION give?
THE GESS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, Maine, and California. 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 GESS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE GESS FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about <$1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE GESS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE GESS FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $183 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE GESS FOUNDATION?
THE GESS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.