AI Summary
The LACY FOUNDATION is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on cultivating relationships to support its grantees. In 2024, it awarded a total of $473.7K across 81 grants, but it does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on an invitation-only basis for funding. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Leadership Indianapolis Inc
Indianapolis, IN
$439.4K
13%

Indiana Repertory Theatre Inc
Indianapolis, IN
$170K
5%
Ball State University Foundation Inc
Muncie, IN
$152.5K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
44
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to LACY FOUNDATION?
No. LACY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does LACY FOUNDATION give?
LACY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Indiana, South Carolina, 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 LACY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from LACY FOUNDATION 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 LACY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, LACY FOUNDATION awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $474 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did LACY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, LACY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 80 grantees. Recent grantees include Leadership Indianapolis Inc, Indiana Repertory Theatre Inc, and Ball State University Foundation Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to LACY FOUNDATION?
LACY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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