Columbian Foundation
AI Summary
The Columbian Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $15.4K across four grantees and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
The organization is dedicated to improving the cultural, educational, and social welfare of New Jersey citizens and institutions with emphasis on Italian culture and heritage. This is accomplished primarily through fundraising to provide educational scholarship grants and other supporting grants to charities focusing on those needs.
Cause Areas
3
Education
Welfare
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF THE NEW JERSEY MEDICAL SCHOOL INC
Newark, NJ
$100K
42%
SETON HALL UNIVERSITY
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ
$40.5K
17%
ST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL INC
Memphis, TN
$6.8K
3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Columbian Foundation?
No. Columbian Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Columbian Foundation give?
Columbian Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in New Jersey and Tennessee. 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 Columbian Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Columbian Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $6,075. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Columbian Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Columbian Foundation awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $15 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Columbian Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Columbian Foundation awarded grants to about 4 grantees. Recent grantees include THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF THE NEW JERSEY MEDICAL SCHOOL INC, SETON HALL UNIVERSITY, and ST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Columbian Foundation?
Columbian Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.