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L Z FRANCIS FOUNDATION IMA

L Z FRANCIS FOUNDATION IMA

Cleveland, OH, US
501(c)3
EIN
34-1721860
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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L Z FRANCIS FOUNDATION IMA

Cleveland, OH, US
501(c)3
EIN
34-1721860
Private Foundation
Regional Funder

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The L Z Francis Foundation IMA, a 501(c)3 organization, focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in Vermont, Massachusetts, and Virginia, distributing a total of $609.5K to 69 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are awarded by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$609.5K

2024
Grantees funded
69
Multi-year grantees
65%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

29

Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
C
Charles F Tipper
Employee
K
Katharine Nason Tipper
Employee
J
Jessica a Oski
Employee

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to L Z FRANCIS FOUNDATION IMA?
No. L Z FRANCIS FOUNDATION IMA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does L Z FRANCIS FOUNDATION IMA give?
L Z FRANCIS FOUNDATION IMA primarily gives to organizations located in Vermont, Massachusetts, and Virginia. 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 L Z FRANCIS FOUNDATION IMA’s grants?
The largest share of grants from L Z FRANCIS FOUNDATION IMA fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does L Z FRANCIS FOUNDATION IMA make each year?
In 2024, L Z FRANCIS FOUNDATION IMA awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $610 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did L Z FRANCIS FOUNDATION IMA fund recently?
In 2024, L Z FRANCIS FOUNDATION IMA awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include VERMONT LAND TRUST INC, INTERVALE CENTER INC, and SHELBURNE FARMS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to L Z FRANCIS FOUNDATION IMA?
L Z FRANCIS FOUNDATION IMA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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