THE HELEN GURLEY BROWN FOUNDATION
New York, NY, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
27-3406311
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Private Operating Foundation
Private Foundation
New York, NY, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
27-3406311
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Private Operating Foundation
Private Foundation
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The Helen Gurley Brown Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives through a relationship-based approach, providing grants exclusively by invitation. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $9.8 million across 33 grantees. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, and nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK
$15.9M
13%
NORTHERN STAGE COMPANY
$15.2M
13%
CARDINAL HAYES HIGH SCHOOL
$9.7M
8%
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Total No. of Grants
31
Median 1st year grant
$250K
Median 2nd year grant
$1.2M
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE HELEN GURLEY BROWN FOUNDATION?
No. THE HELEN GURLEY BROWN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE HELEN GURLEY BROWN FOUNDATION give?
THE HELEN GURLEY BROWN FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Vermont, and Massachusetts. 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 THE HELEN GURLEY BROWN FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE HELEN GURLEY BROWN FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $250 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE HELEN GURLEY BROWN FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE HELEN GURLEY BROWN FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $9.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE HELEN GURLEY BROWN FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE HELEN GURLEY BROWN FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK, NORTHERN STAGE COMPANY, and CARDINAL HAYES HIGH SCHOOL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE HELEN GURLEY BROWN FOUNDATION?
THE HELEN GURLEY BROWN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.