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Est.

1893

Latest Fiscal Year

Not available

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The General Society of Colonial Wars is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that engages in a relationship-based funding approach, making grants by invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, and nonprofits interested in funding opportunities are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. With a focus on fostering connections, the organization has supported 39 grantees in its grantmaking efforts.

Mission Statement

PRESERVATION AND FURTHERANCE OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC'S KNOWLEDGE OF AMERICA'S COLONIAL HISTORY AND HERITAGE THROUGH EDUCATION
Total Funding Given
$0
2024
Grantees funded
39
Multi-year grantees
31%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
13
Median 1st year grant
$6.4K
Median 2nd year grant
$6.9K
S
Sumner Esten Anderson
Board Member
P
Peter Irving Channing Knowles Ii
Board Member
J
James Charles McHargue
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GENERAL SOCIETY OF COLONIAL WARS?
No. GENERAL SOCIETY OF COLONIAL WARS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does GENERAL SOCIETY OF COLONIAL WARS give?
GENERAL SOCIETY OF COLONIAL WARS primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan, South Carolina, and Massachusetts. 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 GENERAL SOCIETY OF COLONIAL WARS’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GENERAL SOCIETY OF COLONIAL WARS fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $6,442. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
Who did GENERAL SOCIETY OF COLONIAL WARS fund recently?
In 2024, GENERAL SOCIETY OF COLONIAL WARS awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF BALTIMORE FOUNDATION INC, Detroit Historical Society, and JAMESTOWN REDISCOVERY FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GENERAL SOCIETY OF COLONIAL WARS?
GENERAL SOCIETY OF COLONIAL WARS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.