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The GOOD HEART WORK SMART FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on building relationships with nonprofits, as it does not accept unsolicited proposals and provides grants by invitation only. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $1.8 million across 159 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the 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
PARKS FOUNDATION OF OAK PARK
$3.7M
29%

Begin In Circle Inc
$595K
5%
DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY
$385K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
97
Median 1st year grant
$2K
Median 2nd year grant
$2.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GOOD HEART WORK SMART FOUNDATION?
No. GOOD HEART WORK SMART FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does GOOD HEART WORK SMART FOUNDATION give?
GOOD HEART WORK SMART FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Ohio, and Michigan. 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 GOOD HEART WORK SMART FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GOOD HEART WORK SMART FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $2,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does GOOD HEART WORK SMART FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, GOOD HEART WORK SMART FOUNDATION awarded about 100 grants, totaling nearly $1.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did GOOD HEART WORK SMART FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, GOOD HEART WORK SMART FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 160 grantees. Recent grantees include PARKS FOUNDATION OF OAK PARK, Begin In Circle Inc, and DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GOOD HEART WORK SMART FOUNDATION?
GOOD HEART WORK SMART FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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