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The Impetus Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses its funding efforts primarily in Texas, Washington D.C., and North Carolina, having paid out a total of $7.8 million across 69 grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Impetus Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCILS OF AMERICA
$10M
11%
DAVIDSON COLLEGE
$8.4M
9%
UNITED DAY OF SAN ANTONIO
$5M
6%
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Total No. of Grants
45
Median 1st year grant
$100K
Median 2nd year grant
$140K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Impetus Foundation?
No. Impetus Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Impetus Foundation give?
Impetus Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, District Of Columbia, and North Carolina. 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 Impetus Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Impetus Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $100 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Impetus Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Impetus Foundation awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $7.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Impetus Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Impetus Foundation awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCILS OF AMERICA, DAVIDSON COLLEGE, and UNITED DAY OF SAN ANTONIO. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Impetus Foundation?
Impetus Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.