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The Lodestar Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. In 2024, the foundation disbursed a total of $1.4 million across 144 grantees. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SEACHANGE CAPITAL PARTNERS INC
$3.9M
33%
ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$780.5K
7%
THE SYNERGOS INSTITUTE INC
$437.4K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
52
Median 1st year grant
$11.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Lodestar Foundation?
No. The Lodestar Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Lodestar Foundation give?
The Lodestar Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Arizona, 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 The Lodestar Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Lodestar Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $12 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Lodestar Foundation make each year?
In 2024, The Lodestar Foundation awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $1.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Lodestar Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, The Lodestar Foundation awarded grants to about 140 grantees. Recent grantees include SEACHANGE CAPITAL PARTNERS INC, ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, and THE SYNERGOS INSTITUTE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Lodestar Foundation?
The Lodestar Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.