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MLE Foundation Inc

MLE Foundation Inc

New Canaan, CT, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
30-0517812
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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MLE Foundation Inc

New Canaan, CT, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
30-0517812
Private Foundation
Regional Funder

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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MLE Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on fostering relationships with nonprofits through an invitation-only engagement model. With a total of $1.1 million in grants paid to 94 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$1.1M

2024
Grantees funded
94
Multi-year grantees
77%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

82

Median 1st year grant
$4K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
E
Emily B Nissley
Board Member
I
Isabel McKay
Board Member
R
Ruth McKay
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MLE Foundation Inc?
No. MLE Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MLE Foundation Inc give?
MLE Foundation Inc primarily gives to organizations located in Connecticut, Wisconsin, 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 MLE Foundation Inc’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MLE Foundation Inc fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $4,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MLE Foundation Inc make each year?
In 2024, MLE Foundation Inc awarded about 80 grants, totaling nearly $1.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MLE Foundation Inc fund recently?
In 2024, MLE Foundation Inc awarded grants to about 90 grantees. Recent grantees include SAVE THE SOUND, CONNECTICUT AUDUBON SOCIETY INC, and American Bird Conservancy. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MLE Foundation Inc?
MLE Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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