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This organization closed in 2021. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.
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The Gilder Foundation Inc, a 501(c)3 organization, disbursed a total of $14.3 million in grants to 131 grantees in 2021, primarily focusing on New York, Connecticut, and Texas. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages with nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

THE GILDER LEHRMAN INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN HISTORY
$5.8M
17%

Yale University
$5.4M
16%

NEW YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY
$4.2M
13%
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Total No. of Grants
9
Median 1st year grant
$5.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GILDER FOUNDATION INC?
No. GILDER FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does GILDER FOUNDATION INC give?
GILDER FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Connecticut, 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 GILDER FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GILDER FOUNDATION INC fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $5,800. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does GILDER FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2021, GILDER FOUNDATION INC awarded about 9 grants, totaling nearly $14.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did GILDER FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2021, GILDER FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 130 grantees. Recent grantees include THE GILDER LEHRMAN INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN HISTORY, Yale University, and NEW YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GILDER FOUNDATION INC?
GILDER FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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