AI Summary
The Velaj Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that engages in relationship-based funding, providing a total of $202.2K in grants to 50 grantees in 2024. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on an invitation-only basis for grantmaking. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
EDUCATION FOR EMPLOYMENT
Washington, DC
$760.5K
27%
ROUND HILL NURSERY SCHOOL INC
Greenwich, CT
$184K
7%
The Stamford Hospital
Stamford, CT
$155K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
11
Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
$1K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE VELAJ FOUNDATION?
No. THE VELAJ FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE VELAJ FOUNDATION give?
THE VELAJ FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Connecticut, District Of Columbia, and New York. 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 THE VELAJ FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE VELAJ 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 THE VELAJ FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE VELAJ FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $202 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE VELAJ FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE VELAJ FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include EDUCATION FOR EMPLOYMENT, ROUND HILL NURSERY SCHOOL INC, and The Stamford Hospital. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE VELAJ FOUNDATION?
THE VELAJ FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.