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The Pettit Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that does not accept unsolicited proposals, focusing primarily on funding in New York, Washington, D.C., and Colorado. Grantmaking is conducted through a relationship-based, invitation-only process, allowing for a more tailored engagement with selected nonprofits. Organizations interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
AMERICANS FOR OXFORD INC
$786.6K
6%
PLANNED PARENTHOOD
$560K
4%

AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION FOUNDATION INC
$300K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
26
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to PETTIT FOUNDATION?
No. PETTIT FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does PETTIT FOUNDATION give?
PETTIT FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, District Of Columbia, and Colorado. 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 PETTIT FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from PETTIT FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does PETTIT FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, PETTIT FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $2.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did PETTIT FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, PETTIT FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include AMERICANS FOR OXFORD INC, PLANNED PARENTHOOD, and AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to PETTIT FOUNDATION?
PETTIT FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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