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The IBM International Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on building relationships with nonprofits, offering grants solely by invitation and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation disbursed a total of $11.7 million across 4,142 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
2
International relations
International development
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC
$15.9M
14%
THE BLACKBAUD GIVING FUND
$14.6M
13%
UNITED NATIONS FOUNDATION INC
$5M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
16
Median 1st year grant
$363
Median 2nd year grant
$23K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to IBM INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION?
No. IBM INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does IBM INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION give?
IBM INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Delaware, and South Carolina. 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 IBM INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from IBM INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about <$1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does IBM INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, IBM INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $11.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did IBM INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, IBM INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 4,060 grantees. Recent grantees include AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC, THE BLACKBAUD GIVING FUND, and UNITED NATIONS FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to IBM INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION?
IBM INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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