AI Summary
The Dandelion Seed 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 the importance of established connections for engagement. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Cause Areas
1
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CROSSROADS PUBLICATIONS
Los Altos, CA
$53K
10%

Focus on the Family
Colorado Springs, CO
$15.5K
3%
SOWERS INTERNATIONAL
Corona, CA
$12K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
42
Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
$1.6K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DANDELION SEED FOUNDATION?
No. DANDELION SEED FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DANDELION SEED FOUNDATION give?
DANDELION SEED FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Colorado, and Florida. 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 SEED FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DANDELION SEED FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DANDELION SEED FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, DANDELION SEED FOUNDATION awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $74 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DANDELION SEED FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, DANDELION SEED FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include CROSSROADS PUBLICATIONS, Focus on the Family, and SOWERS INTERNATIONAL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DANDELION SEED FOUNDATION?
DANDELION SEED FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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