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The Polynate Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing a total of $2.3 million in funding across 19 grantees in 2024. It does not accept unsolicited proposals; instead, grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

MORGAN STANLEY GLOBAL IMPACT FUNDING TRUST INC
Indianapolis, IN
$5.4M
50%
National Math Stars
Wilmington, NC
$900K
8%
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
Boston, MA
$220K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
4
Median 1st year grant
$2K
Median 2nd year grant
$200K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to POLYNATE FOUNDATION?
No. POLYNATE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does POLYNATE FOUNDATION give?
POLYNATE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Indiana, Ohio, and North Carolina. 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 POLYNATE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from POLYNATE FOUNDATION fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $2,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does POLYNATE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, POLYNATE FOUNDATION awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $2.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did POLYNATE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, POLYNATE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include MORGAN STANLEY GLOBAL IMPACT FUNDING TRUST INC, National Math Stars, and NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to POLYNATE FOUNDATION?
POLYNATE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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