AI Summary
The Nau Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on funding through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. With a total of $3.7 million in grants paid to 17 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Philanthropy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
RECTOR & VISITORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
CHARLOTTESVLE, VA
$20.8M
40%
NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION
Washington, DC
$11M
21%
THE HUT FOUNDATION
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$1.2M
2%
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Total No. of Grants
5
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$75K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE NAU FOUNDATION?
No. THE NAU FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE NAU FOUNDATION give?
THE NAU FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia, District Of Columbia, and Texas. 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 NAU FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE NAU FOUNDATION fall in the $250 thousand to $500 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 THE NAU FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE NAU FOUNDATION awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $3.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE NAU FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE NAU FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include RECTOR & VISITORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA, NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION, and THE HUT FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE NAU FOUNDATION?
THE NAU FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.