The World Orphan Fund Inc

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The World Orphan Fund Inc is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in Colorado, Washington, and New York, having paid out a total of $589.6K across 12 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are awarded by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
Supporting orphanages around the world. All cash contributions are dedicated to projects assisting orphans and orphanages. No cash contributions are used for organization administrative exp.
Cause Areas
1
Human services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Ukraine Orphan Outreach
$496K
28%
OPEN DOOR FOUNDATION
$445K
25%
CHILDREN OF HEROES OF UKRAINE FOUNDATION
$293K
16%
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Total No. of Grants
8
Median 1st year grant
$37.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$31.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The World Orphan Fund Inc?
No. The World Orphan Fund Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The World Orphan Fund Inc give?
The World Orphan Fund Inc primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado, 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 The World Orphan Fund Inc’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The World Orphan Fund Inc fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $37 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The World Orphan Fund Inc make each year?
In 2024, The World Orphan Fund Inc awarded about 8 grants, totaling nearly $590 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The World Orphan Fund Inc fund recently?
In 2024, The World Orphan Fund Inc awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include Ukraine Orphan Outreach, OPEN DOOR FOUNDATION, and CHILDREN OF HEROES OF UKRAINE FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The World Orphan Fund Inc?
The World Orphan Fund Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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