PLAYERS PHILANTHROPY FUND INC
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PLAYERS PHILANTHROPY FUND INC is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses its grantmaking primarily in Texas, California, and Maryland, having distributed a total of $29.5 million to 523 grantees in 2024. The funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
PLAYERS PHILANTHROPY FUND PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES, CELEBRITIES AND OTHER PHILANTHROPISTS WITH A VEHICLE FOR COLLECTING AND DISTRIBUTING CHARITABLE ASSETS IN SUPPORT OF QUALIFIED CAUSES THROUGH A SIMPLE, RESPONSIBLE AND COST-EFFECTIVE PLATFORM.
Cause Areas
3
Theater
Web-based media
Philanthropy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
PLAYERS PHILANTHROPY FUND INC
$3.3M
7%
DONORSCHOOSEORG
$1.6M
3%
PRISON JOURNALISM PROJECT INC
$1.4M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
268
Median 1st year grant
$16.6K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to PLAYERS PHILANTHROPY FUND INC?
No. PLAYERS PHILANTHROPY FUND INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does PLAYERS PHILANTHROPY FUND INC give?
PLAYERS PHILANTHROPY FUND INC primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, California, and Maryland. 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 PLAYERS PHILANTHROPY FUND INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from PLAYERS PHILANTHROPY FUND INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $17 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does PLAYERS PHILANTHROPY FUND INC make each year?
In 2024, PLAYERS PHILANTHROPY FUND INC awarded about 270 grants, totaling nearly $29.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did PLAYERS PHILANTHROPY FUND INC fund recently?
In 2024, PLAYERS PHILANTHROPY FUND INC awarded grants to about 520 grantees. Recent grantees include PLAYERS PHILANTHROPY FUND INC, DONORSCHOOSEORG, and PRISON JOURNALISM PROJECT INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to PLAYERS PHILANTHROPY FUND INC?
PLAYERS PHILANTHROPY FUND INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.