AI Summary
The Ardor Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based engagement model. With a total of $25,000 in grants paid to 35 grantees in 2025, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
World Vision Inc
Federal Way, WA
$46.8K
23%
SECOND HARVEST OF SILICON VALLEY
San Jose, CA
$27.7K
13%
UC SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION
SANTA BARBARA, CA
$20K
10%
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Total No. of Grants
22
Median 1st year grant
$300
Median 2nd year grant
$200
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Ardor Foundation?
No. Ardor Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Ardor Foundation give?
Ardor Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in California, Washington, 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 Ardor Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Ardor 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 Ardor Foundation make each year?
In 2025, Ardor Foundation awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $25 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Ardor Foundation fund recently?
In 2025, Ardor Foundation awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include World Vision Inc, SECOND HARVEST OF SILICON VALLEY, and UC SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Ardor Foundation?
Ardor Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.