IEEE FOUNDATION INC
AI Summary
The IEEE Foundation Inc, a 501(c)(3) organization, is a grantmaking entity that focuses on supporting initiatives through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. With a total of $3.6 million in grants paid to 139 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
The IEEE Foundation is the heart of IEEE charitable giving and philanthropy.
Cause Areas
2
Education
Technology
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS INC
$26.6M
88%

UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH
$99K
< 1%

THE MENTORING CENTER
$85K
< 1%
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Total No. of Grants
21
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10.3K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to IEEE FOUNDATION INC?
No. IEEE FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does IEEE FOUNDATION INC give?
IEEE FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in New Jersey, 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 IEEE FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from IEEE FOUNDATION INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does IEEE FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, IEEE FOUNDATION INC awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $3.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did IEEE FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, IEEE FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 140 grantees. Recent grantees include INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS INC, UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH, and THE MENTORING CENTER. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to IEEE FOUNDATION INC?
IEEE FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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