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The Howard Drescher Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting various nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. With a total of $457.5K awarded to 39 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF SYRACUSE NY
Syracuse, NY
$157K
6%
CHRISTIAN BROTHERS ACADEMY
ALBANY, NY
$125K
5%
ASTURIAS MALDONADO FOUNDATION
San Francisco, CA
$120K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
45
Median 1st year grant
$6K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to HOWARD DRESCHER FOUNDATION?
No. HOWARD DRESCHER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does HOWARD DRESCHER FOUNDATION give?
HOWARD DRESCHER FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, California, and Maryland. 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 HOWARD DRESCHER FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from HOWARD DRESCHER FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $6,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does HOWARD DRESCHER FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, HOWARD DRESCHER FOUNDATION awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $458 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did HOWARD DRESCHER FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, HOWARD DRESCHER FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF SYRACUSE NY, CHRISTIAN BROTHERS ACADEMY, and ASTURIAS MALDONADO FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to HOWARD DRESCHER FOUNDATION?
HOWARD DRESCHER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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