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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The James and Lesley Anixter Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, has made a total of $139.8K in grants to 47 grantees in the 2024 filing year. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$139.8K
2024
Grantees funded
47
Multi-year grantees
45%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
18
Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
$1K
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Lesley Anixter
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James Anixter
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James R Anixter
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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JAMES AND LESLEY ANIXTER FOUNDATION C/O JAMES ANIXTER?
No. JAMES AND LESLEY ANIXTER FOUNDATION C/O JAMES ANIXTER does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JAMES AND LESLEY ANIXTER FOUNDATION C/O JAMES ANIXTER give?
JAMES AND LESLEY ANIXTER FOUNDATION C/O JAMES ANIXTER primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, New York, and Florida. 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 JAMES AND LESLEY ANIXTER FOUNDATION C/O JAMES ANIXTER’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JAMES AND LESLEY ANIXTER FOUNDATION C/O JAMES ANIXTER fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does JAMES AND LESLEY ANIXTER FOUNDATION C/O JAMES ANIXTER make each year?
In 2024, JAMES AND LESLEY ANIXTER FOUNDATION C/O JAMES ANIXTER awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $140 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JAMES AND LESLEY ANIXTER FOUNDATION C/O JAMES ANIXTER fund recently?
In 2024, JAMES AND LESLEY ANIXTER FOUNDATION C/O JAMES ANIXTER awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include JEWISH UNITED FUND OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO, JEWISH COUNCIL FOR YOUTH SERVICES, and AM SHALOM. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JAMES AND LESLEY ANIXTER FOUNDATION C/O JAMES ANIXTER?
JAMES AND LESLEY ANIXTER FOUNDATION C/O JAMES ANIXTER does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.