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THE DEBS FOUNDATION

THE DEBS FOUNDATION

FORT LEE, NJ, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
13-3639449
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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THE DEBS FOUNDATION

FORT LEE, NJ, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
13-3639449
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder

Overview

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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AI Summary

The Debs Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing a total of $590,000 in grants to 105 grantees in the 2024 filing year. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on an invitation-only basis. Nonprofits interested in engaging with The Debs Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$590K

2024
Grantees funded
105
Multi-year grantees
77%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

30

Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
$1K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
M
MS Zoe Turner Debs
Board Member
M
MS Isabel Turner Debs
Board Member
B
Barbara K Debs
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE DEBS FOUNDATION?
No. THE DEBS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE DEBS FOUNDATION give?
THE DEBS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Rhode Island, and District Of Columbia. 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 DEBS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE DEBS FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 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 THE DEBS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE DEBS FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $590 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE DEBS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE DEBS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 110 grantees. Recent grantees include NEW YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY, AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF BEIRUT, and THE CARNEGIE HALL CORPORATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE DEBS FOUNDATION?
THE DEBS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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