CFDA FOUNDATION INC
AI Summary
CFDA Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. With a total of $2.3 million in grants paid to 37 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with CFDA Foundation Inc can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE FASHION DESIGN TALENT AND ABILITY THROUGH EXHIBITIONS, AWARDS, GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS, OR OTHERWISE FOR NEEDY STUDENTS AND NEEDY FASHION DESIGNERS.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
COMMUNITY FUNDS INC
NEW YORK, NY
$1M
4%
ICON360 INC C/O BRANDICE HENDERSON
Brooklyn, NY
$1M
4%
The New School
New York, NY
$873.5K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
45
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CFDA FOUNDATION INC?
No. CFDA FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CFDA FOUNDATION INC give?
CFDA FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in New York, California, and New Jersey. 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 CFDA FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CFDA FOUNDATION INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CFDA FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, CFDA FOUNDATION INC awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $2.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CFDA FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, CFDA FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include COMMUNITY FUNDS INC, ICON360 INC C/O BRANDICE HENDERSON, and The New School. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CFDA FOUNDATION INC?
CFDA FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.