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L Z FRANCIS FOUNDATION IMA is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $609.5K in total grants paid to 20 grantees in 2024. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala’s Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

VERMONT LAND TRUST INC
Montpelier, VT
$785K
12%

INTERVALE CENTER INC
Burlington, VT
$460K
7%

SHELBURNE FARMS
Shelburne, VT
$301K
5%
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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
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- 70 grantees
- 4 board & team members
- 11 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
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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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