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The Yavanna Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that prioritizes relationship-based engagement and operates on an invitation-only basis, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $322,000 across 47 grantees, with significant funding directed to Oregon, California, and Washington, D.C. 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

METAFOUNDATION DBA POST CARBON INSTITUTE
$990K
21%
EARTHTRUST
$550K
12%
INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF ENERGY AND OUR FUTURE
$391K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
11
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Yavanna Foundation?
No. Yavanna Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Yavanna Foundation give?
Yavanna Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Oregon, California, and District Of Columbia. 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 Yavanna Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Yavanna Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Yavanna Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Yavanna Foundation awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $322 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Yavanna Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Yavanna Foundation awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include METAFOUNDATION DBA POST CARBON INSTITUTE, EARTHTRUST, and INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF ENERGY AND OUR FUTURE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Yavanna Foundation?
Yavanna Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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