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The DRAKE FOUNDATION is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates on an invitation-only basis, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Since its inception in 2016, the foundation has awarded a total of $1.4K across 16 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation may explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

UNITED WAY OF TUCSON AND SOUTHERN ARIZONA INC
TUCSON, AZ
$2.3K
27%
The Edward Lowe Foundation
Cassopolis, MI
$1K
12%
CASA DE LOS NINOS
Tucson, AZ
$1K
12%
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Total No. of Grants
5
Median 1st year grant
$250
Median 2nd year grant
$250
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DRAKE FOUNDATION?
No. DRAKE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DRAKE FOUNDATION give?
DRAKE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Arizona, Michigan, and Delaware. 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 DRAKE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DRAKE FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about <$1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DRAKE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2016, DRAKE FOUNDATION awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $1,445. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DRAKE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2016, DRAKE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include UNITED WAY OF TUCSON AND SOUTHERN ARIZONA INC, The Edward Lowe Foundation, and CASA DE LOS NINOS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DRAKE FOUNDATION?
DRAKE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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