EXCELLERATE FOUNDATION
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The Excellerate Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in Pennsylvania, Arkansas, and Louisiana, having disbursed a total of $470.5K across 81 grantees in 2024. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
EXCELLERATE FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO ENSURING THAT ALL RESIDENTS OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS ARE MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY HEALTHY, SAFE, AND ECONOMICALLY AND SOCIALLY STABLE.
Cause Areas
2
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
VANGUARD CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT PROGRAM
$3.1M
33%
ARKANSAS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
$1.4M
15%
FORT SMITH ART CENTER INC
$690K
7%
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Total No. of Grants
24
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$13K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to EXCELLERATE FOUNDATION?
No. EXCELLERATE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does EXCELLERATE FOUNDATION give?
EXCELLERATE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania, Arkansas, and Louisiana. 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 EXCELLERATE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from EXCELLERATE FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does EXCELLERATE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, EXCELLERATE FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $471 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did EXCELLERATE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, EXCELLERATE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 80 grantees. Recent grantees include VANGUARD CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT PROGRAM, ARKANSAS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC, and FORT SMITH ART CENTER INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to EXCELLERATE FOUNDATION?
EXCELLERATE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.