COUNCIL FOR LIFE

DALLAS, TX, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
05-0532415
Regional Funder
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DALLAS, TX, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
05-0532415
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

2000

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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The Council for Life is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives in support of life-affirming causes. With a total of $1.8 million in grants paid to 61 grantees in 2024, the organization operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Council for Life can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO EMPOWER WOMEN TO MAKE LIFE AFFIRMING CHOICES. MOTIVATED BY CHRIST-LIKE LOVE & RESPONSIVE COMPASSION, CFL IS COMMITTED TO RAISING PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE COMPLEX ISSUES THAT SURROUND UNPLANNED PREGNANCIES & PROVIDING SUPPORT TO AGENCIES THAT SHARE OUR MISSION.
Total Funding Given

$1.8M

2024
Grantees funded
61
Multi-year grantees
69%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

33

Median 1st year grant
$40K
Median 2nd year grant
$37K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
K
Kay McCrary
Board Member
A
Ann Carruth
Board Member
J
Julie Beiersdorf
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to COUNCIL FOR LIFE?
No. COUNCIL FOR LIFE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does COUNCIL FOR LIFE give?
COUNCIL FOR LIFE primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, Colorado, and Virginia. 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 COUNCIL FOR LIFE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from COUNCIL FOR LIFE fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $40 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does COUNCIL FOR LIFE make each year?
In 2024, COUNCIL FOR LIFE awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $1.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did COUNCIL FOR LIFE fund recently?
In 2024, COUNCIL FOR LIFE awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include JUST SAY YES, PREGNANCY HELP 4U INC, and REAL OPTIONS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to COUNCIL FOR LIFE?
COUNCIL FOR LIFE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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