AI Summary
The John Mirak Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants by invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, emphasizing the importance of established connections in its grantmaking process. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Armenian Cultural Foundation
Arlington, MA
$1.7M
29%

ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY OF AMERICA INC
Washington, DC
$286K
5%
THE PAROS FOUNDATION
Berkeley, CA
$265.5K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
28
Median 1st year grant
$500
Median 2nd year grant
$750
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to John Mirak Foundation?
No. John Mirak Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does John Mirak Foundation give?
John Mirak Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, New York, and California. 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 John Mirak Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from John Mirak Foundation fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about <$1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does John Mirak Foundation make each year?
In 2024, John Mirak Foundation awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $644 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did John Mirak Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, John Mirak Foundation awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include Armenian Cultural Foundation, ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY OF AMERICA INC, and THE PAROS FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to John Mirak Foundation?
John Mirak Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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