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Fiscal Year Start

Nov 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The GATEWAY FOUNDATION is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on relationship-based grantmaking, providing a total of $1.2 million in grants to 17 grantees in 2025. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants exclusively by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$1.2M
2025
Grantees funded
17
Multi-year grantees
53%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
6
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$16.3K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
H
Heather Sweeney
Board Member
M
Martha Fischer
Board Member
L
Lisa Melandri
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GATEWAY FOUNDATION?
No. GATEWAY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does GATEWAY FOUNDATION give?
GATEWAY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Missouri, Tennessee, and Florida. 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 GATEWAY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GATEWAY FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does GATEWAY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, GATEWAY FOUNDATION awarded about 6 grants, totaling nearly $1.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did GATEWAY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, GATEWAY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM, ST LOUIS COUNTY PARKS FOUNDATION, and CRAFT ALLIANCE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GATEWAY FOUNDATION?
GATEWAY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.