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SEEDLINGS FOUNDATION

SEEDLINGS FOUNDATION

Branford, CT, US
501(c)3
EIN
04-3600502
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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SEEDLINGS FOUNDATION

Branford, CT, US
501(c)3
EIN
04-3600502
Private Foundation
Regional Funder

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

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The Seedlings Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives primarily in Connecticut, New York, and Washington, D.C., with a total of $22.6 million in grants paid in 2024 to 214 grantees. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$22.6M

2024
Grantees funded
214
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
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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 210 grantees. Recent grantees include HOPKINS SCHOOL INCORPORATED, TRUTH IN ADVERTISING INC, 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.
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