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The Jaffe Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, offering funding by invitation only. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $1.2 million across 16 grantees, and it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
BENNINGTON COLLEGE CORPORATION
$1M
23%
TEACHING LAB
$750.6K
17%

THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK
$500K
11%
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Total No. of Grants
8
Median 1st year grant
$55.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$72.6K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Jaffe Foundation?
No. Jaffe Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Jaffe Foundation give?
Jaffe Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Connecticut, District Of Columbia, and Vermont. 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 Jaffe Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Jaffe Foundation fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $55 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Jaffe Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Jaffe Foundation awarded about 8 grants, totaling nearly $1.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Jaffe Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Jaffe Foundation awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include BENNINGTON COLLEGE CORPORATION, TEACHING LAB, and THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Jaffe Foundation?
Jaffe Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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