VITAL STRATEGIES INC

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VITAL STRATEGIES INC is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing $8.8 million in grants to 162 grantees in the filing year 2024. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with VITAL STRATEGIES INC can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
WE ENVISION A WORLD WHERE EVERY PERSON IS PROTECTED BY A STRONG PUBLIC HEALTH SYSTEM. WE BELIEVE PASSIONATELY THAT PROGRESS CAN BE MADE AGAINST EVEN THE MOST DIFFICULT HEALTH CHALLENGES BY PARTNERING LOCAL COMMITMENT AND GLOBAL EXPERTISE. WE IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS THAT STRENGTHEN THESE PARTNERS AND THE HEALTH SYSTEMS THEY SUPPORT WORKING TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF BILLIONS.
Cause Areas
3
Health
Public health
International development
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
RESOLVE TO SAVE LIVES INC
$35.7M
22%

CAMPAIGN FOR TOBACCO-FREE KIDS
$7.1M
4%

NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION INC
$5.3M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
79
Median 1st year grant
$87.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$98.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to VITAL STRATEGIES INC?
No. VITAL STRATEGIES INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does VITAL STRATEGIES INC give?
VITAL STRATEGIES INC primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia, District Of Columbia, and North Carolina. 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 VITAL STRATEGIES INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from VITAL STRATEGIES INC fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $88 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does VITAL STRATEGIES INC make each year?
In 2024, VITAL STRATEGIES INC awarded about 80 grants, totaling nearly $8.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did VITAL STRATEGIES INC fund recently?
In 2024, VITAL STRATEGIES INC awarded grants to about 160 grantees. Recent grantees include RESOLVE TO SAVE LIVES INC, CAMPAIGN FOR TOBACCO-FREE KIDS, and NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to VITAL STRATEGIES INC?
VITAL STRATEGIES INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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