AI Summary
The Zankel Fund is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based approach, making grants by invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, which means that potential grantees must engage through established connections. Nonprofits interested in exploring warm-introduction pathways can utilize Impala's Funder Prospecting to facilitate connections with the fund.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING INC
$41.8M
59%
SOCIETY OF ILLUSTRATORS INC
$694.3K
< 1%
THE CARNEGIE HALL CORPORATION
$606K
< 1%
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Total No. of Grants
4
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE ZANKEL FUND?
No. THE ZANKEL FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE ZANKEL FUND give?
THE ZANKEL FUND primarily gives to organizations located in California, Kentucky, 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 ZANKEL FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE ZANKEL FUND fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE ZANKEL FUND make each year?
In 2023, THE ZANKEL FUND awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $250 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE ZANKEL FUND fund recently?
In 2024, THE ZANKEL FUND awarded grants to about 140 grantees. Recent grantees include DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING INC, SOCIETY OF ILLUSTRATORS INC, and THE CARNEGIE HALL CORPORATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE ZANKEL FUND?
THE ZANKEL FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.