AI Summary
The Mesdag Family Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on providing financial support to nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. With a total of $810.2K in grants paid to 63 grantees in 2025, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Aspen Music Festival and School
ASPEN, CO
$787.1K
18%
The Trustees of Princeton University
Princeton, NJ
$650K
14%
HARVARD-WESTLAKE SCHOOL
Studio City, CA
$225K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
46
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE MESDAG FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. THE MESDAG FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE MESDAG FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
THE MESDAG FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado, California, and New Jersey. 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 MESDAG FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE MESDAG FAMILY FOUNDATION 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 THE MESDAG FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, THE MESDAG FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $810 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE MESDAG FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, THE MESDAG FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include Aspen Music Festival and School, The Trustees of Princeton University, and HARVARD-WESTLAKE SCHOOL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE MESDAG FAMILY FOUNDATION?
THE MESDAG FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.