AI Summary
The Baobab Fund is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates by invitation only, not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the fund disbursed a total of $5,000 across 58 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with The Baobab Fund can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE INC
New York, NY
$4.1M
42%
INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION INC
New York, NY
$100K
1%
THE GARRISON INSTITUTE INC
Garrison, NY
$100K
1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Baobab Fund?
No. The Baobab Fund does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Baobab Fund give?
The Baobab Fund primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. 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 Baobab Fund’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Baobab Fund fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $1,250. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Baobab Fund make each year?
In 2024, The Baobab Fund awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $5,000. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Baobab Fund fund recently?
In 2024, The Baobab Fund awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE INC, INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION INC, and THE GARRISON INSTITUTE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Baobab Fund?
The Baobab Fund does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.