WAKING UP FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The Waking Up Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on fostering impactful initiatives through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $704.7K across 21 grantees, emphasizing its selective approach to funding. Notably, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals; nonprofits interested in potential collaboration can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
EFFECTIVE VENTURES FOUNDATION USA INC
San Francisco, CA
$656K
13%
SECUREBIO INC
Cambridge, MA
$270K
5%
President and Fellows of Harvard College
Cambridge, MA
$250K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
5
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$90K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WAKING UP FOUNDATION?
No. WAKING UP FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WAKING UP FOUNDATION give?
WAKING UP FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, California, and Massachusetts. 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 WAKING UP FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WAKING UP FOUNDATION fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WAKING UP FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, WAKING UP FOUNDATION awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $705 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WAKING UP FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, WAKING UP FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include EFFECTIVE VENTURES FOUNDATION USA INC, SECUREBIO INC, and President and Fellows of Harvard College. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WAKING UP FOUNDATION?
WAKING UP FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.