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The William Fries II Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants by invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, so nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $1.5 million in grants to 15 grantees.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
San Francisco, CA
$2.5M
25%
THE EXPLORATORIUM
San Francisco, CA
$1.5M
15%
THE SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$1M
11%
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Total No. of Grants
9
Median 1st year grant
$100K
Median 2nd year grant
$125K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WILLIAM FRIES II FOUNDATION?
No. WILLIAM FRIES II FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WILLIAM FRIES II FOUNDATION give?
WILLIAM FRIES II FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California and Iowa. 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 WILLIAM FRIES II FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WILLIAM FRIES II FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $100 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WILLIAM FRIES II FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, WILLIAM FRIES II FOUNDATION awarded about 9 grants, totaling nearly $1.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WILLIAM FRIES II FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, WILLIAM FRIES II FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCES, THE EXPLORATORIUM, and THE SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WILLIAM FRIES II FOUNDATION?
WILLIAM FRIES II FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.