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FINGER LAKES AREA COMMUNITY ENDOWMENT

FINGER LAKES AREA COMMUNITY ENDOWMENT

Canandaigua, NY, US
501(c)3
EIN
16-1467675
DAF Sponsor
Regional Funder
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FINGER LAKES AREA COMMUNITY ENDOWMENT

Canandaigua, NY, US
501(c)3
EIN
16-1467675
DAF Sponsor
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1994

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Finger Lakes Area Community Endowment is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in New York, with additional support in Arizona and Washington. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Endowment can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

AREA PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT.
Total Funding Given

$3M

2024
Grantees funded
151
Multi-year grantees
46%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

63

Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
M
Michael Stone
Board Member
F
Franklin Hamlin
Board Member
G
George Hamlin Iv
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FINGER LAKES AREA COMMUNITY ENDOWMENT?
No. FINGER LAKES AREA COMMUNITY ENDOWMENT does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FINGER LAKES AREA COMMUNITY ENDOWMENT give?
FINGER LAKES AREA COMMUNITY ENDOWMENT primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Arizona, and Washington. 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 FINGER LAKES AREA COMMUNITY ENDOWMENT’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FINGER LAKES AREA COMMUNITY ENDOWMENT 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 FINGER LAKES AREA COMMUNITY ENDOWMENT make each year?
In 2024, FINGER LAKES AREA COMMUNITY ENDOWMENT awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FINGER LAKES AREA COMMUNITY ENDOWMENT fund recently?
In 2024, FINGER LAKES AREA COMMUNITY ENDOWMENT awarded grants to about 150 grantees. Recent grantees include FINGER LAKES AREA COMMUNITY ENDOWMENT, FINGER LAKES CULTURAL & NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM, and Canandaigua Comfort Care Home Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FINGER LAKES AREA COMMUNITY ENDOWMENT?
FINGER LAKES AREA COMMUNITY ENDOWMENT does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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