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The Work Foundation Inc is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on fostering relationships with select nonprofits, providing funding through an invitation-only process. With a total of $300K in grants paid to five grantees in 2021, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with The Work Foundation Inc can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Community Options Inc
Princeton, NJ
$1.2M
76%
WAGNER FREE INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE
PHILADELPHIA, PA
$85K
5%
WHYY INC
PHILADELPHIA, PA
$35K
2%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Work Foundation Inc?
No. The Work Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Work Foundation Inc give?
The Work Foundation Inc primarily gives to organizations located in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, 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 The Work Foundation Inc’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Work Foundation Inc fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $30 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Work Foundation Inc make each year?
In 2021, The Work Foundation Inc awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $300 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Work Foundation Inc fund recently?
In 2024, The Work Foundation Inc awarded grants to about 5 grantees. Recent grantees include Community Options Inc, WAGNER FREE INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE, and WHYY INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Work Foundation Inc?
The Work Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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