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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Seedlings Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, has a strong focus on relationship-based grantmaking, distributing a total of $22.6 million across 215 grantees in 2024. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, and grants are made strictly by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$22.6M
2024
Grantees funded
215
Multi-year grantees
64%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
88
Median 1st year grant
$60K
Median 2nd year grant
$100K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
A
Audrey Ratner
Board Member
K
Karen Pritzker
Board Member
L
Lynn K Waymer
Employee

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SEEDLINGS FOUNDATION?
No. SEEDLINGS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SEEDLINGS FOUNDATION give?
SEEDLINGS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Connecticut, New York, 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 SEEDLINGS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SEEDLINGS FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $60 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SEEDLINGS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, SEEDLINGS FOUNDATION awarded about 90 grants, totaling nearly $22.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SEEDLINGS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, SEEDLINGS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 220 grantees. Recent grantees include TRUTH IN ADVERTISING INC, HOPKINS SCHOOL INCORPORATED, and Teach for America Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SEEDLINGS FOUNDATION?
SEEDLINGS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.