Deshpande Foundation Inc C/O Boston Foundation Inc
AI Summary
Deshpande Foundation Inc, operating as a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach and provides funding by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In the filing year 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $100K across 11 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
The Deshpande Foundation, Inc. encourages the use of entrepreneurship and innovation as catalysts for societal change and improved quality of life.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOR ALL INC
Lowell, MA
$1M
52%

Boston Foundation, Inc
Boston, MA
$322.1K
17%

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA
$250K
13%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Deshpande Foundation Inc C/O Boston Foundation Inc?
No. Deshpande Foundation Inc C/O Boston Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Deshpande Foundation Inc C/O Boston Foundation Inc give?
Deshpande Foundation Inc C/O Boston Foundation Inc primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts 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 Deshpande Foundation Inc C/O Boston Foundation Inc’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Deshpande Foundation Inc C/O Boston Foundation Inc fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $45 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Deshpande Foundation Inc C/O Boston Foundation Inc make each year?
In 2024, Deshpande Foundation Inc C/O Boston Foundation Inc awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $100 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Deshpande Foundation Inc C/O Boston Foundation Inc fund recently?
In 2024, Deshpande Foundation Inc C/O Boston Foundation Inc awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOR ALL INC, Boston Foundation, Inc, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Deshpande Foundation Inc C/O Boston Foundation Inc?
Deshpande Foundation Inc C/O Boston Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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