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The Gifford Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, operating by invitation only and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation distributed $40,000 across 14 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

NANTUCKET CONSERVATION FOUNDATION INC
Nantucket, MA
$350K
47%
DAVID ORTIZ CHILDREN'S FUND
EL SEGUNDO, CA
$95K
13%

BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATERS, INC.
BOSTON, MA
$60K
8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GIFFORD FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. GIFFORD FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does GIFFORD FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
GIFFORD FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, California, and Maine. 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 GIFFORD FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GIFFORD FAMILY 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 GIFFORD FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, GIFFORD FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $40 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did GIFFORD FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, GIFFORD FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include NANTUCKET CONSERVATION FOUNDATION INC, DAVID ORTIZ CHILDREN'S FUND, and BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATERS, INC.. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GIFFORD FAMILY FOUNDATION?
GIFFORD FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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