WORDPRESS FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The WordPress Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach, and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $100,000 across three grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO ENSURE FREE ACCESS, IN PERPETUITY, TO THE SOFTWARE PROJECTS WE SUPPORT.
Cause Areas
1
Education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Internet Archive
San Francisco, CA
$140K
72%
BLACK GIRLS CODE INC
San Francisco, CA
$40K
21%
Hack the Hood Inc
Oakland, CA
$15K
8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WORDPRESS FOUNDATION?
No. WORDPRESS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WORDPRESS FOUNDATION give?
WORDPRESS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California. 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 WORDPRESS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WORDPRESS FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WORDPRESS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, WORDPRESS FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $100 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WORDPRESS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, WORDPRESS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 3 grantees. Recent grantees include Internet Archive, BLACK GIRLS CODE INC, and Hack the Hood Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WORDPRESS FOUNDATION?
WORDPRESS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.