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The FAGUS FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $3.9 million in grants to 44 grantees, primarily focusing on Virginia, Maine, and Georgia. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
LifeFlight Foundation
$1.4M
7%

SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION
$1.1M
6%
Island Institute
$1.1M
6%
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Total No. of Grants
17
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FAGUS FOUNDATION?
No. FAGUS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FAGUS FOUNDATION give?
FAGUS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia, Maine, and Georgia. 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 FAGUS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FAGUS FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 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 FAGUS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, FAGUS FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $3.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FAGUS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, FAGUS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include LifeFlight Foundation, SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION, and Island Institute. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FAGUS FOUNDATION?
FAGUS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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