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Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The GAINES FAMILY FOUNDATION is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on relationship-based grantmaking and operates by invitation only, as it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In the 2025 filing year, the foundation distributed a total of $20K across 11 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$20K
2025
Grantees funded
11
Multi-year grantees
0%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
5
Median 1st year grant
$1.1K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
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Roberta Gaines
Board Member
S
Sheryl Bartos
Board Member
L
Lewis Gaines
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GAINES FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. GAINES FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does GAINES FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
GAINES FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania, 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 GAINES FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GAINES FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,075. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does GAINES FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, GAINES FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $20 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did GAINES FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, GAINES FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include TIKVA INC , CHABAD OF EAST DELRAY, and PENCILS OF PROMISE INCORPORATED. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GAINES FAMILY FOUNDATION?
GAINES FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.