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The GOOD START FOUNDATION is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in Texas, Oklahoma, and Michigan. It operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Texas A&M Foundation
$2.9M
21%
CORNERSTONE ASSISTANCE NETWORK INC
$2.6M
19%
Pathways Adult Learning Center Inc
$2.1M
15%
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Total No. of Grants
7
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GOOD START FOUNDATION?
No. GOOD START FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does GOOD START FOUNDATION give?
GOOD START FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, Oklahoma, and Michigan. 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 GOOD START FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GOOD START FOUNDATION fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does GOOD START FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, GOOD START FOUNDATION awarded about 7 grants, totaling nearly $5.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did GOOD START FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, GOOD START FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include Texas A&M Foundation, CORNERSTONE ASSISTANCE NETWORK INC, and Pathways Adult Learning Center Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GOOD START FOUNDATION?
GOOD START FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.