AI Summary
The Gelfond Family Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based engagement and provides funding by invitation only, as it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2025, the foundation disbursed a total of $129.6K across 72 grantees. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
St. Louis, MO
$102.5K
9%
THE NEWS LITERACY PROJECT INC
Washington, DC
$88.5K
8%
CITIZENS COMMITTEE FOR CHILDREN OF NEW YORK INC
New York, NY
$88K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
38
Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
$1.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE GELFOND FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. THE GELFOND FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE GELFOND FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
THE GELFOND FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, District Of Columbia, and New Jersey. 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 GELFOND FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE GELFOND FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 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 GELFOND FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, THE GELFOND FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $130 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE GELFOND FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, THE GELFOND FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, THE NEWS LITERACY PROJECT INC, and CITIZENS COMMITTEE FOR CHILDREN OF NEW YORK INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE GELFOND FAMILY FOUNDATION?
THE GELFOND FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.