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Est.

2004

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Novato Fire Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to supporting fire safety initiatives and community programs in Novato, California. As a relationship-based funder, it does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF OUR COMMUNITIES BY HARNESSING THE GOODWILL OF OUR FIREFIGHTERS AND THOSE WHO SUPPORT US.
Total Funding Given
$46.3K
2023
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
100%
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Total No. of Grants
2
Median 1st year grant
$310.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$171K
L
Lj Silverman
Board Member
J
Joe Valenti
Board Member
K
Kim Lesik
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NOVATO FIRE FOUNDATION?
No. NOVATO FIRE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NOVATO FIRE FOUNDATION give?
NOVATO FIRE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California. 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 NOVATO FIRE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NOVATO FIRE FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $310 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does NOVATO FIRE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2023, NOVATO FIRE FOUNDATION awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $46 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NOVATO FIRE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, NOVATO FIRE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include Marin Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 1775. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NOVATO FIRE FOUNDATION?
NOVATO FIRE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.