PLAYERS PHILANTHROPY FUND INC
AI Summary
PLAYERS PHILANTHROPY FUND INC is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, operating primarily through invitation-only engagements. With a total of $29.5 million in grants paid to 523 grantees in the filing year 2024, the organization does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via 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.