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The PISA Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization led by Alan Perlman, focuses on grantmaking with a total of $356K disbursed to 22 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants solely by invitation. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
LINCOLN SCHOOL
Providence, RI
$841.2K
27%
OCEAN STATE JOB LOT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
North Kingstown, RI
$703.3K
22%
Project Undercover Inc
Warwick, RI
$657.9K
21%
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Total No. of Grants
5
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$25.2K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to PISA FOUNDATION C/O ALAN PERLMAN?
No. PISA FOUNDATION C/O ALAN PERLMAN does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does PISA FOUNDATION C/O ALAN PERLMAN give?
PISA FOUNDATION C/O ALAN PERLMAN primarily gives to organizations located in Rhode Island, Florida, and Massachusetts. 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 PISA FOUNDATION C/O ALAN PERLMAN’s grants?
The largest share of grants from PISA FOUNDATION C/O ALAN PERLMAN fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does PISA FOUNDATION C/O ALAN PERLMAN make each year?
In 2024, PISA FOUNDATION C/O ALAN PERLMAN awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $356 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did PISA FOUNDATION C/O ALAN PERLMAN fund recently?
In 2024, PISA FOUNDATION C/O ALAN PERLMAN awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include LINCOLN SCHOOL, OCEAN STATE JOB LOT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, and Project Undercover Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to PISA FOUNDATION C/O ALAN PERLMAN?
PISA FOUNDATION C/O ALAN PERLMAN does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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