THE NEAR AND FAR ASSOCIATION INC
AI Summary
THE NEAR AND FAR ASSOCIATION INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $1.1M in total grants paid to 143 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and funds by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
PROVIDING AID TO DISADVANTAGED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES.
Cause Areas
1
Community service
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
MERCY LEARNING CENTER OF BRIDGEPORT INC
Bridgeport, CT
$257K
2%
PERSON TO PERSON INC
Darien, CT
$254.5K
2%
OPERATION HOPE OF FAIRFIELD INC
Fairfield, CT
$252.5K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
87
Median 1st year grant
$7.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$7.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 143 grantees
- 62 board & team members
- 12 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE NEAR AND FAR ASSOCIATION INC?
No. THE NEAR AND FAR ASSOCIATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE NEAR AND FAR ASSOCIATION INC give?
THE NEAR AND FAR ASSOCIATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Connecticut, Alaska, and New York. 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 THE NEAR AND FAR ASSOCIATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE NEAR AND FAR ASSOCIATION INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $7,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE NEAR AND FAR ASSOCIATION INC make each year?
In 2025, THE NEAR AND FAR ASSOCIATION INC awarded about 90 grants, totaling nearly $1.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE NEAR AND FAR ASSOCIATION INC fund recently?
In 2025, THE NEAR AND FAR ASSOCIATION INC awarded grants to about 140 grantees. Recent grantees include MERCY LEARNING CENTER OF BRIDGEPORT INC, PERSON TO PERSON INC, and OPERATION HOPE OF FAIRFIELD INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE NEAR AND FAR ASSOCIATION INC?
THE NEAR AND FAR ASSOCIATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.