AI Summary
The Ferris Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based engagement model, providing grants by invitation only. With a total of $69.2K awarded to 67 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE STUDIOS OF KEY WEST
Key West, FL
$113.4K
13%
PARK COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Livingston, MT
$106K
12%
KEY WEST LITERARY SEMINAR INC
Key West, FL
$58.3K
7%
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Total No. of Grants
14
Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
$2K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE FERRIS FOUNDATION?
No. THE FERRIS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE FERRIS FOUNDATION give?
THE FERRIS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Montana, Florida, and New York. 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 FERRIS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE FERRIS FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE FERRIS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE FERRIS FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $69 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE FERRIS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE FERRIS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include THE STUDIOS OF KEY WEST, PARK COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, and KEY WEST LITERARY SEMINAR INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE FERRIS FOUNDATION?
THE FERRIS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.