AI Summary
The Lakeridge Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives through a relationship-based approach, operating by invitation only. With a total of $2.6 million in grants paid to 40 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with Lakeridge 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
Wheaton College
$16.4M
69%
WESLEYAN CHURCH
$1M
4%

JERICHO ROAD MINISTRIES INC
$970K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
44
Median 1st year grant
$12.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$35K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
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 $13 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does LAKERIDGE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, LAKERIDGE FOUNDATION awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $2.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did LAKERIDGE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, LAKERIDGE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include Wheaton College, WESLEYAN CHURCH, and JERICHO ROAD MINISTRIES INC. 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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