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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Thomas J Edelman Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing funding by invitation only. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $1.1 million across 48 grantees and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$1.1M
2024
Grantees funded
48
Multi-year grantees
69%
Funding by Year
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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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Grantee
Grant Size
C
Cornelia S Edelman
Board Member
T
Thomas J Edelman
Board Member

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.