THE LIGON FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The Ligon Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, primarily making grants by invitation only. With a total of $125,000 awarded to 31 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with The Ligon Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
The Walker School Inc
Marietta, GA
$328K
21%
EMORY UNIVERSITY
ATLANTA, GA
$322.5K
20%
TEAM TYPE 1 INC
Atlanta, GA
$95.6K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
12
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE LIGON FOUNDATION?
No. THE LIGON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE LIGON FOUNDATION give?
THE LIGON FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Georgia, Connecticut, and Alabama. 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 LIGON FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE LIGON 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 LIGON FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE LIGON FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $125 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE LIGON FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE LIGON FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include The Walker School Inc, EMORY UNIVERSITY, and TEAM TYPE 1 INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE LIGON FOUNDATION?
THE LIGON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.