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This organization closed in 2024. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.

Est.

2006

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Automation Federation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives within the automation sector. In 2024, it allocated a total of $321.5K in grants, primarily through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. The organization does not accept unsolicited proposals, but nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE AUTOMATION FEDERATION ENABLES ITS MEMBERS TO MORE EFFECTIVELY FULFILL THEIR MISSIONS, ADVANCE THE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING OF AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES AND APPLICATIONS, AND DEVELOP THE WORKFORCE NEEDED TO CAPITALIZE ON THE BENEFITS OF AUTOMATION.
Total Funding Given
$321.5K
2024
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
0%
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$321.5K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
C
Claire Fallon
Board Member
D
Daniel Randall
Board Member
K
Kaleem Khwaja
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE AUTOMATION FEDERATION?
No. THE AUTOMATION FEDERATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE AUTOMATION FEDERATION give?
THE AUTOMATION FEDERATION primarily gives to organizations located in North Carolina. 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 AUTOMATION FEDERATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE AUTOMATION FEDERATION fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $322 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE AUTOMATION FEDERATION make each year?
In 2024, THE AUTOMATION FEDERATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $322 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE AUTOMATION FEDERATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE AUTOMATION FEDERATION awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF AUTOMATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE AUTOMATION FEDERATION?
THE AUTOMATION FEDERATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.