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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Ember Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, is dedicated to making grants by invitation only, emphasizing a relationship-based engagement model. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $22.5K across 56 grantees, but it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$22.5K
2024
Grantees funded
56
Multi-year grantees
54%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
16
Median 1st year grant
$500
Median 2nd year grant
$500
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
M
Max Ember
Board Member
R
Richard Ember
Board Member
D
David Muller
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to EMBER FOUNDATION C/O RICHARD EMBER?
No. EMBER FOUNDATION C/O RICHARD EMBER does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does EMBER FOUNDATION C/O RICHARD EMBER give?
EMBER FOUNDATION C/O RICHARD EMBER primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Colorado, and Texas. 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 EMBER FOUNDATION C/O RICHARD EMBER’s grants?
The largest share of grants from EMBER FOUNDATION C/O RICHARD EMBER fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about <$1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does EMBER FOUNDATION C/O RICHARD EMBER make each year?
In 2024, EMBER FOUNDATION C/O RICHARD EMBER awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $23 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did EMBER FOUNDATION C/O RICHARD EMBER fund recently?
In 2024, EMBER FOUNDATION C/O RICHARD EMBER awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE, CONGREGATION BEIT SIMCHAT TORAH, and Metropolitan Opera Association Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to EMBER FOUNDATION C/O RICHARD EMBER?
EMBER FOUNDATION C/O RICHARD EMBER does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.