DAKSHANA FOUNDATION

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The Dakshana Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofit initiatives through a relationship-based engagement model, exclusively by invitation. In the filing year 2024, the foundation paid a total of $99.5K in grants to a single grantee and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
The Foundation is a philanthropic foundation focused on alleviating poverty. It is focused on providing world-class educational opportunities to economically and socially disadvantaged gifted children from impoverished rural backgrounds in India.
Cause Areas
2
Education
Scholarships & Financial Aid
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
AVANTI FELLOWS USA
Fremont, CA
$99.5K
1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DAKSHANA FOUNDATION?
No. DAKSHANA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DAKSHANA FOUNDATION give?
DAKSHANA 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 DAKSHANA FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DAKSHANA 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 DAKSHANA FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, DAKSHANA FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $100 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DAKSHANA FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, DAKSHANA FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include AVANTI FELLOWS USA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DAKSHANA FOUNDATION?
DAKSHANA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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