GREENLIGHT FUND INC
GREENLIGHT FUND INC
GREENLIGHT FUND INC
AI Summary
GREENLIGHT FUND INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $4.6M in total grants paid to 33 grantees in 2024. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE GREENLIGHT FUND TRANSFORMS THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN HIGH-POVERTY URBAN AREAS BY CREATING INFRASTRUCTURE AND A CONSISTENT ANNUAL PROCESS IN CITIES TO IDENTIFY CRITICAL NEEDS, IMPORT INNOVATIVE ENTREPRENEURIAL PROGRAMS THAT CAN HAVE A SIGNIFICANT AND MEASURABLE IMPACT, AND GALVANIZE LOCAL AND NATIONAL SUPPORT TO HELP PROGRAMS REACH AND SUSTAIN IMPACT IN THE NEW CITY.
Cause Areas
1
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CENTER FOR EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES INC
NEW YORK, NY
$3M
10%
Youth Guidance
Chicago, IL
$2.5M
8%
ParentChild+
New York, NY
$2M
7%
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Total No. of Grants
34
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$180K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 61 grantees
- 37 board & team members
- 12 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GREENLIGHT FUND INC?
No. GREENLIGHT FUND INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does GREENLIGHT FUND INC give?
GREENLIGHT FUND INC primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Illinois, 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 GREENLIGHT FUND INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GREENLIGHT FUND INC fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does GREENLIGHT FUND INC make each year?
In 2024, GREENLIGHT FUND INC awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $4.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did GREENLIGHT FUND INC fund recently?
In 2024, GREENLIGHT FUND INC awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include CENTER FOR EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES INC, Youth Guidance, and ParentChild+. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GREENLIGHT FUND INC?
GREENLIGHT FUND INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.