AI Summary
The Emmett Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives through a relationship-based approach, making grants by invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, emphasizing the importance of established connections in its grantmaking process. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CATE SCHOOL
Carpinteria, CA
$2.6M
15%
UCLA FOUNDATION
Los Angeles, CA
$2.3M
13%
THE LAND TRUST FOR SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
Santa Barbara, CA
$1.9M
11%
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Total No. of Grants
84
Median 1st year grant
$2.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$4K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to EMMETT FOUNDATION?
No. EMMETT FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does EMMETT FOUNDATION give?
EMMETT FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and District Of Columbia. 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 EMMETT FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from EMMETT 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 EMMETT FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, EMMETT FOUNDATION awarded about 80 grants, totaling nearly $2.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did EMMETT FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, EMMETT FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 160 grantees. Recent grantees include CATE SCHOOL, UCLA FOUNDATION, and THE LAND TRUST FOR SANTA BARBARA COUNTY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to EMMETT FOUNDATION?
EMMETT FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.