THE GUNK FOUNDATION
Woodstock, NY, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
14-1777559
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Private Operating Foundation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Woodstock, NY, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
14-1777559
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Private Operating Foundation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Gunk Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $326.1K across 24 grantees, but it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Cause Areas
1
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CENTER FOR PHOTOGRAPHY AT WOODSTOCK
$695.1K
59%

OPEN SPACE INSTITUTE INC
$45K
4%

CHAMPLAIN AREA TRAILS INC
$36K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
10
Median 1st year grant
$2.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE GUNK FOUNDATION?
No. THE GUNK FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE GUNK FOUNDATION give?
THE GUNK FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. 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 GUNK FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE GUNK FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $2,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE GUNK FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE GUNK FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $326 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE GUNK FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE GUNK FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include CENTER FOR PHOTOGRAPHY AT WOODSTOCK, OPEN SPACE INSTITUTE INC, and CHAMPLAIN AREA TRAILS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE GUNK FOUNDATION?
THE GUNK FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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