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The George C. Karlson Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that engages in relationship-based grantmaking, providing funding exclusively by invitation and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $123,000 across 17 grantees. 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

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY
REDWOOD CITY, CA
$110K
11%
WOUNDED WARRIORS PROJEST
JACKSONVILLE, FL
$100K
10%
SANTA BARBARA RESCUE MISSION
Santa Barbara, CA
$70K
7%
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Total No. of Grants
15
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GEORGE C KARLSON FOUNDATION XXX-XX-XXXX?
No. GEORGE C KARLSON FOUNDATION XXX-XX-XXXX does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does GEORGE C KARLSON FOUNDATION XXX-XX-XXXX give?
GEORGE C KARLSON FOUNDATION XXX-XX-XXXX primarily gives to organizations located in California, Florida, 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 GEORGE C KARLSON FOUNDATION XXX-XX-XXXX’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GEORGE C KARLSON FOUNDATION XXX-XX-XXXX 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 GEORGE C KARLSON FOUNDATION XXX-XX-XXXX make each year?
In 2024, GEORGE C KARLSON FOUNDATION XXX-XX-XXXX awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $123 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did GEORGE C KARLSON FOUNDATION XXX-XX-XXXX fund recently?
In 2024, GEORGE C KARLSON FOUNDATION XXX-XX-XXXX awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY, WOUNDED WARRIORS PROJEST , and SANTA BARBARA RESCUE MISSION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GEORGE C KARLSON FOUNDATION XXX-XX-XXXX?
GEORGE C KARLSON FOUNDATION XXX-XX-XXXX does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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