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The Van Nuys Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. With a total of $85K in grants paid to 31 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. 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
RANDOM CANYON RIDING PROGRAM INC
$52K
8%
WEST SNYDER RECREATION ASSOCIATION
$31.5K
5%
REGIONAL ENGAGEMENT CENTER
$31K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
24
Median 1st year grant
$2K
Median 2nd year grant
$2K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to VAN NUYS FOUNDATION?
No. VAN NUYS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does VAN NUYS FOUNDATION give?
VAN NUYS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Missouri. 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 VAN NUYS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from VAN NUYS FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $2,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does VAN NUYS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, VAN NUYS FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $85 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did VAN NUYS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, VAN NUYS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include RANDOM CANYON RIDING PROGRAM INC, WEST SNYDER RECREATION ASSOCIATION, and REGIONAL ENGAGEMENT CENTER. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to VAN NUYS FOUNDATION?
VAN NUYS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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