AI Summary
The Lackawanna Institute is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on providing financial support to selected nonprofits, having distributed a total of $186K in grants to four grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants exclusively by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Lackawanna Institute can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Cause Areas
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Health
Health care access
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

BIG SKY BRAVERY
Bozeman, MT
$186K
46%
PETRA ACADEMY INC
Bozeman, MT
$106.5K
26%
KEYS COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS INC
Key West, FL
$15K
4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to LACKAWANNA INSTITUTE?
No. LACKAWANNA INSTITUTE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does LACKAWANNA INSTITUTE give?
LACKAWANNA INSTITUTE primarily gives to organizations located in Montana, Florida, and Maryland. 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 LACKAWANNA INSTITUTE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from LACKAWANNA INSTITUTE fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $13 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does LACKAWANNA INSTITUTE make each year?
In 2024, LACKAWANNA INSTITUTE awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $186 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did LACKAWANNA INSTITUTE fund recently?
In 2024, LACKAWANNA INSTITUTE awarded grants to about 4 grantees. Recent grantees include BIG SKY BRAVERY, PETRA ACADEMY INC, and KEYS COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to LACKAWANNA INSTITUTE?
LACKAWANNA INSTITUTE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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