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The Free Lunch Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that engages in relationship-based funding, making grants by invitation only. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $47.4K across 55 grantees, with a significant focus on Virginia, Wyoming, and Massachusetts. As the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, nonprofits interested in funding opportunities are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
American Bird Conservancy
$325.5K
24%
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF JACKSON HOLE
$171.3K
12%
Ron Burton Training Village Inc
$100K
7%
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Total No. of Grants
13
Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
$2K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE FREE LUNCH FOUNDATION?
No. THE FREE LUNCH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE FREE LUNCH FOUNDATION give?
THE FREE LUNCH FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia, Wyoming, 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 THE FREE LUNCH FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE FREE LUNCH FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE FREE LUNCH FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE FREE LUNCH FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $47 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE FREE LUNCH FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE FREE LUNCH FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include American Bird Conservancy, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF JACKSON HOLE, and Ron Burton Training Village Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE FREE LUNCH FOUNDATION?
THE FREE LUNCH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.