Fiscal Year Start
Not available
Organization Type
Grantmaker
990s
Not available
AI Summary
The Louise M Davies Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based approach, making grants by invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, which means that engagement with the foundation is limited to established connections. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SAN FRANCISCO OPERA ASSOCIATION
San Francisco, CA
$50K
5%
IHR EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING
Loomis, CA
$40K
4%
WOOD ROSE ACADEMY
Concord, CA
$40K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
59
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Louise M Davies Foundation?
No. Louise M Davies Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Louise M Davies Foundation give?
Louise M Davies Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in California, New Hampshire, and Pennsylvania. 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 Louise M Davies Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Louise M Davies Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Louise M Davies Foundation make each year?
In 2016, Louise M Davies Foundation awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Louise M Davies Foundation fund recently?
In 2016, Louise M Davies Foundation awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include SAN FRANCISCO OPERA ASSOCIATION, IHR EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING, and WOOD ROSE ACADEMY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Louise M Davies Foundation?
Louise M Davies Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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