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The Thomas J Edelman Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants by invitation only and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In the 2024 filing year, the foundation paid a total of $1.1 million across 48 grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE HOTCHKISS SCHOOL
$1.9M
25%
VANGUARD CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT PROGRAM
$1.6M
22%
Wildlife Conservation Society
$1.1M
15%
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Total No. of Grants
24
Median 1st year grant
$2K
Median 2nd year grant
$2.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE THOMAS J EDELMAN FOUNDATION?
No. THE THOMAS J EDELMAN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE THOMAS J EDELMAN FOUNDATION give?
THE THOMAS J EDELMAN FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. 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 THOMAS J EDELMAN FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE THOMAS J EDELMAN FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $2,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE THOMAS J EDELMAN FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE THOMAS J EDELMAN FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $1.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE THOMAS J EDELMAN FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE THOMAS J EDELMAN FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include THE HOTCHKISS SCHOOL, VANGUARD CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT PROGRAM, and Wildlife Conservation Society. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE THOMAS J EDELMAN FOUNDATION?
THE THOMAS J EDELMAN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.