AI Summary
The Joelson Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that engages in relationship-based funding, making grants by invitation only and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2025, the foundation paid a total of $645K across 167 grantees. 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
NEW YORK CITY BALLET INC
NEW YORK, NY
$188K
2%
MANHATTAN THEATRE CLUB INC
NEW YORK, NY
$170K
2%
NEW YORK CITY CENTER INC
New York, NY
$110K
1%
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$2K
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 Joelson Foundation?
No. The Joelson Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Joelson Foundation give?
The Joelson Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in New Jersey, New York, and Massachusetts. 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 Joelson Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Joelson Foundation fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million 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 Joelson Foundation make each year?
In 2025, The Joelson Foundation awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $645 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Joelson Foundation fund recently?
In 2025, The Joelson Foundation awarded grants to about 170 grantees. Recent grantees include NEW YORK CITY BALLET INC, MANHATTAN THEATRE CLUB INC, and NEW YORK CITY CENTER INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Joelson Foundation?
The Joelson Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.