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The Lakeridge Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that primarily focuses on funding initiatives in Illinois, New York, and West Virginia, having distributed a total of $5.1 million across 33 grantees in 2023. The foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, granting funds exclusively by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Wheaton College
$15.9M
75%

JERICHO ROAD MINISTRIES INC
$970K
5%
NICHOLS SCHOOL OF BUFFALO
$810.5K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
40
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$35K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to LAKERIDGE FOUNDATION?
No. LAKERIDGE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does LAKERIDGE FOUNDATION give?
LAKERIDGE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, New York, and West Virginia. 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 LAKERIDGE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from LAKERIDGE FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does LAKERIDGE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2023, LAKERIDGE FOUNDATION awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $5.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did LAKERIDGE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, LAKERIDGE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include Wheaton College, JERICHO ROAD MINISTRIES INC, and NICHOLS SCHOOL OF BUFFALO. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to LAKERIDGE FOUNDATION?
LAKERIDGE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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