PALEONTOLOGICAL SOCIETY
AI Summary
The Paleontological Society is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking within the field of paleontology. In 2022, the Society awarded a total of $10,000 across five grantees, operating on a relationship-based model that requires invitations for funding. The organization does not accept unsolicited proposals; however, nonprofits interested in engaging with the Society can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE PALEONTOLOGICAL SOCIETY IS AN INTERNATIONAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEVOTED EXCLUSIVELY TO THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE SCIENCE OF PALEONTOLOGY: INVERTEBRATE AND VERTEBRATE PALEONTOLOGY, MICROPALEONTOLOGY, AND PALEOBOTANY.
Cause Areas
4
Science
Botany
Paleontology
History
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
The Kansas University Endowment Association
Lawrence, KS
$40K
50%
American Geosciences Institute
Alexandria, VA
$14.6K
18%
On Your Feet Inc
spring valley, CA
$9.9K
12%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to PALEONTOLOGICAL SOCIETY?
No. PALEONTOLOGICAL SOCIETY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does PALEONTOLOGICAL SOCIETY give?
PALEONTOLOGICAL SOCIETY primarily gives to organizations located in Kansas, Virginia, 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 PALEONTOLOGICAL SOCIETY’s grants?
The largest share of grants from PALEONTOLOGICAL SOCIETY fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $9,900. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does PALEONTOLOGICAL SOCIETY make each year?
In 2022, PALEONTOLOGICAL SOCIETY awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $10 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did PALEONTOLOGICAL SOCIETY fund recently?
In 2024, PALEONTOLOGICAL SOCIETY awarded grants to about 5 grantees. Recent grantees include The Kansas University Endowment Association, American Geosciences Institute, and On Your Feet Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to PALEONTOLOGICAL SOCIETY?
PALEONTOLOGICAL SOCIETY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.