NATIONAL OPOSSUM SOCIETY INC
AI Summary
The National Opossum Society Inc is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach and by invitation only, as it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In the 2024 filing year, it provided a total of $32K in grants to 11 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
OUR PURPOSE IS TO SERVE AS A NATIONWIDE RESOURCE FOR CURRENT AND CORRECT DIET, MEDICAL, AND GENERAL KNOWLEDGE OF OPOSSUMS, EDUCATE OURSELVES AND SHARE KNOWLEDGE WITH OTHERS ON ALL ASPECTS OF THE PROPER CARE OF OPOSSUMS, EDUCATE THE PUBLIC CONCERNING THE BENEFITS OF THE OPOSSUM IN THE ENVIRONMENT, AND WORK WITH ALL AGENCIES TO IMPROVE MANAGEMENT AND HANDLING OF OPOSSUMS IN THE ENVIRONMENT.
Cause Areas
2
Business promotion
Unknown or not classified
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
WILDLIFE WORKS INC
Youngwood, PA
$10K
11%
Wildlife Rescue League
Falls Church, VA
$6K
7%
THE OPOSSUM POUCH RESCUE AND REHABILITATION
Prosperity, SC
$5K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
8
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$3K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NATIONAL OPOSSUM SOCIETY INC?
No. NATIONAL OPOSSUM SOCIETY INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NATIONAL OPOSSUM SOCIETY INC give?
NATIONAL OPOSSUM SOCIETY INC primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia, California, and Pennsylvania. 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 NATIONAL OPOSSUM SOCIETY INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NATIONAL OPOSSUM SOCIETY INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does NATIONAL OPOSSUM SOCIETY INC make each year?
In 2024, NATIONAL OPOSSUM SOCIETY INC awarded about 8 grants, totaling nearly $32 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NATIONAL OPOSSUM SOCIETY INC fund recently?
In 2024, NATIONAL OPOSSUM SOCIETY INC awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include WILDLIFE WORKS INC, Wildlife Rescue League, and THE OPOSSUM POUCH RESCUE AND REHABILITATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NATIONAL OPOSSUM SOCIETY INC?
NATIONAL OPOSSUM SOCIETY INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.