AI Summary
The York Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives through a relationship-based approach, making grants exclusively by invitation and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $3.6 million across 33 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, RELIGIOUS AND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES.
Cause Areas
3
Education
Communication media
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
FAIRFAX UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA
Fairfax, VA
$19.4M
77%
INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ISLAMIC THOUGHT THE FAIRFAX INSTITUTE
Herndon, VA
$4.5M
18%
MOSUL SUPPORT FOUNDATION
Leesburg, VA
$200K
< 1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to YORK FOUNDATION?
No. YORK FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does YORK FOUNDATION give?
YORK FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia, Illinois, and District Of Columbia. 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 YORK FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from YORK FOUNDATION fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does YORK FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, YORK FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $3.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did YORK FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, YORK FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include FAIRFAX UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA, INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ISLAMIC THOUGHT THE FAIRFAX INSTITUTE, and MOSUL SUPPORT FOUNDATION . More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to YORK FOUNDATION?
YORK FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.