AI Summary
The Madrona Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. In 2023, the foundation awarded a total of $540K across 30 grantees and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
FREE SPEECH FOR PEOPLE INC
$1.5M
44%
THE VOTER PARTICIPATION CENTER
$310K
9%

VANGUARD CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT PROGRAM
$290K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
8
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$30K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MADRONA FOUNDATION?
No. MADRONA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MADRONA FOUNDATION give?
MADRONA FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, District Of Columbia, 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 MADRONA FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MADRONA FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MADRONA FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2023, MADRONA FOUNDATION awarded about 8 grants, totaling nearly $540 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MADRONA FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, MADRONA FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include FREE SPEECH FOR PEOPLE INC, THE VOTER PARTICIPATION CENTER, and VANGUARD CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT PROGRAM. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MADRONA FOUNDATION?
MADRONA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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