POISE FOUNDATION
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The POISE Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in Pennsylvania, with additional support in Tennessee and Texas. In 2024, the foundation paid out $5.4 million across 240 grantees, operating on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO ASSIST THE PITTSBURGH REGIONS BLACK COMMUNITY IN ACHIEVING SELF-SUSTAINING PRACTICES, THROUGH STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP, COLLECTIVE GIVING, GRANTMAKING AND ADVOCACY.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
PROGRAM TO AID CITIZEN ENTERPRISE INC
$3.3M
14%
The Advanced Leadership Institute Inc
$1.2M
5%
AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER
$1.1M
5%
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Total No. of Grants
111
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$21.8K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to POISE FOUNDATION?
No. POISE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does POISE FOUNDATION give?
POISE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Texas. 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 POISE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from POISE 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 POISE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, POISE FOUNDATION awarded about 110 grants, totaling nearly $5.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did POISE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, POISE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 240 grantees. Recent grantees include PROGRAM TO AID CITIZEN ENTERPRISE INC, The Advanced Leadership Institute Inc, and AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to POISE FOUNDATION?
POISE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.