AI Summary
The Dandelion Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, exclusively providing funding by invitation and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2020, the foundation awarded a total of $4.8 million across 27 grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND
BOSTON, MA
$5.7M
88%
THE CERES COMMUNITY PROJECT
Sebastopol, CA
$78K
1%
SAN FRANCISCO FOOD BANK
San Francisco, CA
$65K
1%
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Total No. of Grants
6
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Dandelion Foundation?
No. Dandelion Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Dandelion Foundation give?
Dandelion Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, California, and New York. 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 Dandelion Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Dandelion Foundation fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Dandelion Foundation make each year?
In 2020, Dandelion Foundation awarded about 6 grants, totaling nearly $4.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Dandelion Foundation fund recently?
In 2020, Dandelion Foundation awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND, THE CERES COMMUNITY PROJECT, and SAN FRANCISCO FOOD BANK. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Dandelion Foundation?
Dandelion Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.