THIEL FOUNDATION
West Hollywood, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
20-3846597
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
West Hollywood, CA, US
•
501(c)3
•
EIN
20-3846597
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Thiel Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $1 million in grants to 29 selected grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Thiel Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Donors Trust Inc
$11.3M
15%
NEW VENTURE FUND
$3M
4%

THE SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION
$1.3M
2%
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Total No. of Grants
12
Median 1st year grant
$100K
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 THIEL FOUNDATION?
No. THIEL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THIEL FOUNDATION give?
THIEL FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia, California, 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 THIEL FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THIEL 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 THIEL FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THIEL FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THIEL FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THIEL FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include Donors Trust Inc, NEW VENTURE FUND, and THE SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THIEL FOUNDATION?
THIEL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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