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Est.

2008

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Farther Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants by invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, emphasizing a tailored approach to its grantmaking. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO INSPIRE GREATER ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND LIFE SUCCESS FOR STUDENTS FROM LOW-INCOME, AT RISK POPULATIONS THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN UNIQUE ENRICHMENT TRAVEL EXPERIENCES.
Total Funding Given
$124.1K
2024
Grantees funded
4
Multi-year grantees
50%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
4
Median 1st year grant
$15.2K
Median 2nd year grant
$38.4K
D
David Weindling
Board Member
S
Susan White
Board Member
N
Nina Ricci
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FARTHER FOUNDATION?
No. FARTHER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FARTHER FOUNDATION give?
FARTHER FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, New York, and Virginia. 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 FARTHER FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FARTHER FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FARTHER FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, FARTHER FOUNDATION awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $124 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FARTHER FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, FARTHER FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 4 grantees. Recent grantees include EVANSTON SCHOLARS, NOBLE NETWORK OF CHARTER SCHOOLS, and STUDENT DIPLOMACY CORPS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FARTHER FOUNDATION?
FARTHER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.