AI Summary
The Compton Fund is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants exclusively by invitation and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In the 2025 filing year, the fund disbursed a total of $117.2K to a single grantee. Nonprofits interested in engaging with The Compton Fund can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
ENDOWMENT FUND TO SUPPORT THE GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE MORRIS ARBORETUM.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
Philadelphia, PA
$1.8M
100%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE COMPTON FUND?
No. THE COMPTON FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE COMPTON FUND give?
THE COMPTON FUND primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania. 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 THE COMPTON FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE COMPTON FUND fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $146 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE COMPTON FUND make each year?
In 2025, THE COMPTON FUND awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $117 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE COMPTON FUND fund recently?
In 2025, THE COMPTON FUND awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE COMPTON FUND?
THE COMPTON FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.