PROPEL SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
PITTSBURGH, PA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
20-1100962
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Single Organization Support
Regional Funder
PITTSBURGH, PA, US
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501(c)(3)
•
EIN
20-1100962
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•
Single Organization Support
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The PROPEL SCHOOLS FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting educational initiatives through a relationship-based approach, providing funding exclusively by invitation. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $1.2 million across eight grantees and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE PROPEL SCHOOLS FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE MISSION OF PROPEL SCHOOLS: TO CATALYZE THE TRANSFORMATION OF PUBLIC EDUCATION SO THAT ALL CHILDREN HAVE ACCESS TO HIGH-PERFORMING PUBLIC SCHOOLS. PROPEL SCHOOLS FOUNDATION SEEKS AND ACCEPTS DONATIONS AND OTHER RESOURCES THAT ADVANCE OUR IMPERATIVE WORK THAT EMPOWERS OUR SCHOLARS TO ACHIEVE ACADEMIC AND PERSONAL EXCELLENCE. FUNDS RAISED ARE DISPERSED TO THE SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE QUALITY PROGRAMS TO THE 4,000 SCHOLARS ATTENDING PROPEL'S 13 SCHOOLS.
Cause Areas
1
Education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Propel Schools Inc
$6M
68%
Propel Charter School-Hazelwood
$533.6K
6%
Propel Charter School-McKeesport
$519.7K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
7
Median 1st year grant
$72.2K
Median 2nd year grant
$27.2K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to PROPEL SCHOOLS FOUNDATION?
No. PROPEL SCHOOLS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does PROPEL SCHOOLS FOUNDATION give?
PROPEL SCHOOLS FOUNDATION 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 PROPEL SCHOOLS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from PROPEL SCHOOLS FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $72 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does PROPEL SCHOOLS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, PROPEL SCHOOLS FOUNDATION awarded about 7 grants, totaling nearly $1.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did PROPEL SCHOOLS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, PROPEL SCHOOLS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 8 grantees. Recent grantees include Propel Schools Inc, Propel Charter School-Hazelwood, and Propel Charter School-McKeesport. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to PROPEL SCHOOLS FOUNDATION?
PROPEL SCHOOLS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.