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THE 85 FUND is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in Virginia, Connecticut, and Washington, D.C., having disbursed a total of $118.2 million across 93 grantees in 2024. The organization operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with THE 85 FUND can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
To educate the public and support activities that highlight the relationship between structural limits on government power and the protection of our dignity and our freedoms.
Cause Areas
1
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Donors Trust Inc
$335.6M
76%
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARITABLE FUND INC
$39M
9%
THE FEDERALIST SOCIETY FOR LAW AND PUBLIC POLICY STUDIES
$12.2M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
39
Median 1st year grant
$155K
Median 2nd year grant
$100K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The 85 Fund?
No. The 85 Fund does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The 85 Fund give?
The 85 Fund primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia, Connecticut, and District Of Columbia. 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 The 85 Fund’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The 85 Fund fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $155 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The 85 Fund make each year?
In 2024, The 85 Fund awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $118.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The 85 Fund fund recently?
In 2024, The 85 Fund awarded grants to about 90 grantees. Recent grantees include Donors Trust Inc, KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARITABLE FUND INC, and THE FEDERALIST SOCIETY FOR LAW AND PUBLIC POLICY STUDIES. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The 85 Fund?
The 85 Fund does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.