The Wallace Foundation
AI Summary
The Wallace Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on enhancing learning and enrichment opportunities for individuals, particularly in education and the arts. With a total of $54.6 million in grants paid to 511 grantees in 2024, the foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with The Wallace Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION OF TEXAS INC
$18.3M
5%
THE RAND CORPORATION
$12.7M
4%
Family Health International Inc
$9.9M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
318
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Wallace Foundation?
No. The Wallace Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Wallace Foundation give?
The Wallace Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, Texas, and California. 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 Wallace Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Wallace Foundation fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Wallace Foundation make each year?
In 2024, The Wallace Foundation awarded about 320 grants, totaling nearly $54.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Wallace Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, The Wallace Foundation awarded grants to about 510 grantees. Recent grantees include COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION OF TEXAS INC, THE RAND CORPORATION, and Family Health International Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Wallace Foundation?
The Wallace Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.