AI Summary
ATHENS THRIFT STORE INC is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on providing funding through a relationship-based approach, offering grants exclusively by invitation. In 2024, it disbursed a total of $322,000 across 20 grantees, but it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
ATHENS THIFT STORE, INC.'S PURPOSE IS TO STRENGTHEN NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH GRANTS AND DISTRIBUTIONS DERIVED FROM THE SALE OF DONATED GOODS FROM THE COMMUNITY.
Cause Areas
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Thrift shops
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ROCK HILL BAPTIST CHURCH
BROWNSBORO, TX
$85.7K
6%
LILA LANE OUTREACH INC
Athens, TX
$83K
6%

EAST TEXAS CRISIS CENTER INC
Tyler, TX
$76.3K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
20
Median 1st year grant
$8K
Median 2nd year grant
$8.4K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ATHENS THRIFT STORE INC?
No. ATHENS THRIFT STORE INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ATHENS THRIFT STORE INC give?
ATHENS THRIFT STORE INC primarily gives to organizations located in Texas and Colorado. 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 ATHENS THRIFT STORE INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ATHENS THRIFT STORE INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $8,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ATHENS THRIFT STORE INC make each year?
In 2024, ATHENS THRIFT STORE INC awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $322 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ATHENS THRIFT STORE INC fund recently?
In 2024, ATHENS THRIFT STORE INC awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include ROCK HILL BAPTIST CHURCH, LILA LANE OUTREACH INC, and EAST TEXAS CRISIS CENTER INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ATHENS THRIFT STORE INC?
ATHENS THRIFT STORE INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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