THE WILLIAM AND ALICE MORTENSEN FOUNDATION
Hartford, CT, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
06-1064150
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The William and Alice Mortensen Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation paid out a total of $696.1K across 146 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting service.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT FOUNDATION INC
Storrs, CT
$490.4K
4%
THE MARK TWAIN MEMORIAL
Hartford, CT
$425K
4%
Riverfront Recapture Inc
Hartford, CT
$423.1K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
53
Median 1st year grant
$6.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$7.7K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE WILLIAM AND ALICE MORTENSEN FOUNDATION?
No. THE WILLIAM AND ALICE MORTENSEN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE WILLIAM AND ALICE MORTENSEN FOUNDATION give?
THE WILLIAM AND ALICE MORTENSEN FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Connecticut, California, and New York. 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 THE WILLIAM AND ALICE MORTENSEN FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE WILLIAM AND ALICE MORTENSEN FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $6,800. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE WILLIAM AND ALICE MORTENSEN FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE WILLIAM AND ALICE MORTENSEN FOUNDATION awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $696 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE WILLIAM AND ALICE MORTENSEN FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE WILLIAM AND ALICE MORTENSEN FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 150 grantees. Recent grantees include THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT FOUNDATION INC, THE MARK TWAIN MEMORIAL, and Riverfront Recapture Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE WILLIAM AND ALICE MORTENSEN FOUNDATION?
THE WILLIAM AND ALICE MORTENSEN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.