IRIS & B GERALD CANTOR FOUNDATION
New York, NY, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
13-6227347
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Private Operating Foundation
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
New York, NY, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
13-6227347
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Private Operating Foundation
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The IRIS & B GERALD CANTOR FOUNDATION is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based engagement and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $90K across 15 grantees. Nonprofits interested in exploring potential funding opportunities can utilize warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Cause Areas
2
Arts education
Arts and culture
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA FOUNDATION
TUCSON, AZ
$1M
16%

AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL MUSEUM
New York, NY
$225K
4%
MEDIA CARES FOUNDATION INC
New York, NY
$205K
3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to IRIS & B GERALD CANTOR FOUNDATION?
No. IRIS & B GERALD CANTOR FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does IRIS & B GERALD CANTOR FOUNDATION give?
IRIS & B GERALD CANTOR FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Arizona, New York, 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 IRIS & B GERALD CANTOR FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from IRIS & B GERALD CANTOR FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does IRIS & B GERALD CANTOR FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, IRIS & B GERALD CANTOR FOUNDATION awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $90 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did IRIS & B GERALD CANTOR FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, IRIS & B GERALD CANTOR FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA FOUNDATION, AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL MUSEUM, and MEDIA CARES FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to IRIS & B GERALD CANTOR FOUNDATION?
IRIS & B GERALD CANTOR FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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