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The NAREIT Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives within its specified areas of interest. With a total of $895K in grants paid to 31 grantees in 2024, the foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
MAKING GRANTS TO CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS QUALIFIED AND RECOGNIZED AS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE; TAKING STEPS TO PROMOTE AND ADVANCE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IN THE REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST INDUSTRY; AND SPONSORING EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES OR PUBLISHING WRITTEN EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL DEALING WITH LEGAL, ACCOUNTING AND REGULATORY MATTERS CONCERNING REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS.
Cause Areas
3
Education
Publishing
Community and economic development
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

FAMILY PROMISE OF HAWAII
$200K
6%
Housing and Land Enterprise of Hawaii
$195K
6%
Hawaii Island Community Development Corporation
$180K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
18
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NAREIT FOUNDATION?
No. NAREIT FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NAREIT FOUNDATION give?
NAREIT FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Hawaii, District Of Columbia, 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 NAREIT FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NAREIT FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 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 NAREIT FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, NAREIT FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $895 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NAREIT FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, NAREIT FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include FAMILY PROMISE OF HAWAII, Housing and Land Enterprise of Hawaii, and Hawaii Island Community Development Corporation. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NAREIT FOUNDATION?
NAREIT FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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