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The Charina Endowment Fund Inc is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in New York, Washington, DC, and Massachusetts, having paid out a total of $17 million across 182 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Charina Endowment Fund can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

Cornell University
$6.6M
6%

NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST
$4M
4%

The Hospital for Special Surgery Fund Inc
$3.3M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
69
Median 1st year grant
$150K
Median 2nd year grant
$250K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CHARINA ENDOWMENT FUND INC?
No. CHARINA ENDOWMENT FUND INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CHARINA ENDOWMENT FUND INC give?
CHARINA ENDOWMENT FUND INC primarily gives to organizations located in New York, District Of Columbia, and Massachusetts. 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 CHARINA ENDOWMENT FUND INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CHARINA ENDOWMENT FUND INC fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $150 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CHARINA ENDOWMENT FUND INC make each year?
In 2024, CHARINA ENDOWMENT FUND INC awarded about 70 grants, totaling nearly $17 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CHARINA ENDOWMENT FUND INC fund recently?
In 2024, CHARINA ENDOWMENT FUND INC awarded grants to about 180 grantees. Recent grantees include Cornell University, NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST, and The Hospital for Special Surgery Fund Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CHARINA ENDOWMENT FUND INC?
CHARINA ENDOWMENT FUND INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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