NATIONAL BOOK FOUNDATION INC
NATIONAL BOOK FOUNDATION INC
NATIONAL BOOK FOUNDATION INC
AI Summary
The National Book Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking primarily in the literary sector, having distributed a total of $210K across 127 grantees in 2025. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE MISSION OF THE NATIONAL BOOK FOUNDATION IS TO CELEBRATE THE BEST LITERATURE PUBLISHED IN THE UNITED STATES, EXPAND ITS AUDIENCE, AND ENSURE THAT BOOKS HAVE A PROMINENT PLACE IN OUR CULTURE.
Cause Areas
1
Humanities
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Writers in the Schools
Houston, TX
$75K
2%
THE MERCANTILE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK INC
Brooklyn, NY
$75K
2%
MINNESOTA PRISON WRITING WORKSHOP
St. Paul, MN
$75K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
21
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NATIONAL BOOK FOUNDATION INC?
No. NATIONAL BOOK FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NATIONAL BOOK FOUNDATION INC give?
NATIONAL BOOK FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in New York, California, and Texas. 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 NATIONAL BOOK FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NATIONAL BOOK FOUNDATION INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does NATIONAL BOOK FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2025, NATIONAL BOOK FOUNDATION INC awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $210 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NATIONAL BOOK FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2025, NATIONAL BOOK FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 130 grantees. Recent grantees include Writers in the Schools, THE MERCANTILE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK INC, and MINNESOTA PRISON WRITING WORKSHOP. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NATIONAL BOOK FOUNDATION INC?
NATIONAL BOOK FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.