AI Summary
The Prospect Fund is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through an invitation-only engagement model, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the fund paid a total of $146.5K across 50 grantees. Nonprofits interested in exploring potential funding opportunities can utilize warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS
BOSTON, MA
$256K
22%
COOLIDGE CORNER THEATRE FOUNDATION INC
Brookline, MA
$114K
10%
THE LENNY ZAKIM FUND C/O DLA PIPER LLP
BOSTON, MA
$110K
9%
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Total No. of Grants
27
Median 1st year grant
$3.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$2K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE PROSPECT FUND?
No. THE PROSPECT FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE PROSPECT FUND give?
THE PROSPECT FUND primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, Vermont, and Alabama. 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 PROSPECT FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE PROSPECT FUND fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $3,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE PROSPECT FUND make each year?
In 2024, THE PROSPECT FUND awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $147 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE PROSPECT FUND fund recently?
In 2024, THE PROSPECT FUND awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, COOLIDGE CORNER THEATRE FOUNDATION INC, and THE LENNY ZAKIM FUND C/O DLA PIPER LLP. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE PROSPECT FUND?
THE PROSPECT FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.