AI Summary
The GDL Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. With a total of $86K in grants paid to 17 grantees in 2024, it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Trustees of Tufts College
Medford, MA
$109.5K
22%
GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION
Moose, WY
$79.5K
16%
NORTHFIELD MOUNT HERMON SCHOOL
MOUNT HERMON, MA
$77.5K
15%
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Total No. of Grants
8
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE GDL FOUNDATION?
No. THE GDL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE GDL FOUNDATION give?
THE GDL FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, Wyoming, and New York. 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 GDL FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE GDL FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE GDL FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE GDL FOUNDATION awarded about 8 grants, totaling nearly $86 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE GDL FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE GDL FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include Trustees of Tufts College, GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION, and NORTHFIELD MOUNT HERMON SCHOOL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE GDL FOUNDATION?
THE GDL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.