THE AMERICAN INDEPENDENT FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The American Independent Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. With total grants paid amounting to $33.3 million in 2024 and a select group of 13 grantees, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
SEE PART III, LINE 1.
Cause Areas
2
Communication media
Unknown or not classified
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
AMERICAN INDEPENDENT MEDIA
$16.6M
27%
DEMOCRACY MATTERS
$11M
18%
THE FRANKLIN EDUCATION FORUM
$10.8M
18%
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Total No. of Grants
6
Median 1st year grant
$212K
Median 2nd year grant
$10.1M
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE AMERICAN INDEPENDENT FOUNDATION?
No. THE AMERICAN INDEPENDENT FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE AMERICAN INDEPENDENT FOUNDATION give?
THE AMERICAN INDEPENDENT FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, California, and New York. 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 AMERICAN INDEPENDENT FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE AMERICAN INDEPENDENT FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $212 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE AMERICAN INDEPENDENT FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE AMERICAN INDEPENDENT FOUNDATION awarded about 6 grants, totaling nearly $33.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE AMERICAN INDEPENDENT FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE AMERICAN INDEPENDENT FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include AMERICAN INDEPENDENT MEDIA, DEMOCRACY MATTERS, and THE FRANKLIN EDUCATION FORUM. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE AMERICAN INDEPENDENT FOUNDATION?
THE AMERICAN INDEPENDENT FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.