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CULTURAL SURVIVAL INC

CULTURAL SURVIVAL INC

Cambridge, MA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
23-7182593
Regional Funder
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CULTURAL SURVIVAL INC

Cambridge, MA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
23-7182593
Regional Funder

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Est.

1972

Fiscal Year Start

Sep 1

Organization Type

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AI Summary

Cultural Survival Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives that promote Indigenous rights and cultural preservation. With a total of $1.8 million in grants paid to 18 grantees in 2024, the organization operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with Cultural Survival Inc can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

ADVOCATE FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLE'S RIGHTS
Total Funding Given

$1.8M

2024
Grantees funded
18
Multi-year grantees
22%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

6

Median 1st year grant
$6K
Median 2nd year grant
$254K
J
John King Ii
Board Member
S
Stephen Marks
Board Member
L
Laura Graham
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CULTURAL SURVIVAL INC?
No. CULTURAL SURVIVAL INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CULTURAL SURVIVAL INC give?
CULTURAL SURVIVAL INC primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia, Maine, and District Of Columbia. 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 CULTURAL SURVIVAL INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CULTURAL SURVIVAL INC fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about $6,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CULTURAL SURVIVAL INC make each year?
In 2024, CULTURAL SURVIVAL INC awarded about 6 grants, totaling nearly $1.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CULTURAL SURVIVAL INC fund recently?
In 2024, CULTURAL SURVIVAL INC awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include FIRST PEOPLES WORLDWIDE INC, International Indigenous Fund For Development and Solidarity Batani, and Earthworks. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CULTURAL SURVIVAL INC?
CULTURAL SURVIVAL INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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