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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Ark Watch Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on strategic grantmaking, having disbursed $1.6 million across 32 grantees in 2024. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals, operating on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$1.6M
2024
Grantees funded
32
Multi-year grantees
50%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
10
Median 1st year grant
$2.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$13.4K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
C
Chris Hjelm
Board Member
C
Celine Myers
Employee
V
Vicki Kerr
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE ARK WATCH FOUNDATION?
No. THE ARK WATCH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE ARK WATCH FOUNDATION give?
THE ARK WATCH FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in North Carolina, District Of Columbia, and South Dakota. 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 ARK WATCH FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE ARK WATCH FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $2,339. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE ARK WATCH FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE ARK WATCH FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $1.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE ARK WATCH FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE ARK WATCH FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include The Fund for Animals Inc, RED BELL RUN FOUNDATION INC, and TURNING POINTE DONKEY RESCUE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE ARK WATCH FOUNDATION?
THE ARK WATCH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.