AI Summary
The Nick and Leslie Hanauer Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing funding by invitation only. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, and nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $569.9K across 89 grantees.
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Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
FAIR WORK CENTER
$2M
8%
SEATTLE CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION
$1.5M
6%
WORKMONEY INC
$1.3M
5%
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Total No. of Grants
10
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$30.1K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE NICK AND LESLIE HANAUER FOUNDATION?
No. THE NICK AND LESLIE HANAUER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE NICK AND LESLIE HANAUER FOUNDATION give?
THE NICK AND LESLIE HANAUER FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Washington, District Of Columbia, and Wisconsin. 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 NICK AND LESLIE HANAUER FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE NICK AND LESLIE HANAUER FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE NICK AND LESLIE HANAUER FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE NICK AND LESLIE HANAUER FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $570 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE NICK AND LESLIE HANAUER FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE NICK AND LESLIE HANAUER FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 90 grantees. Recent grantees include FAIR WORK CENTER, SEATTLE CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION, and WORKMONEY INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE NICK AND LESLIE HANAUER FOUNDATION?
THE NICK AND LESLIE HANAUER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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