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Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The RED BIRD HOLLOW FOUNDATION, a 501(c)(3) organization led by Paula Lillard, focuses on relationship-based grantmaking and does not accept unsolicited proposals, offering grants exclusively by invitation. In 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $434.8K across 105 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$434.8K
2024
Grantees funded
105
Multi-year grantees
67%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
26
Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
$1.6K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
P
Paula Polk Lillard
Board Member
H
Helen Jessen
Board Member
M
Margaret Kelley
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to RED BIRD HOLLOW FOUNDATION C/O PAULA LILLARD?
No. RED BIRD HOLLOW FOUNDATION C/O PAULA LILLARD does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does RED BIRD HOLLOW FOUNDATION C/O PAULA LILLARD give?
RED BIRD HOLLOW FOUNDATION C/O PAULA LILLARD primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. 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 RED BIRD HOLLOW FOUNDATION C/O PAULA LILLARD’s grants?
The largest share of grants from RED BIRD HOLLOW FOUNDATION C/O PAULA LILLARD fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does RED BIRD HOLLOW FOUNDATION C/O PAULA LILLARD make each year?
In 2024, RED BIRD HOLLOW FOUNDATION C/O PAULA LILLARD awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $435 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did RED BIRD HOLLOW FOUNDATION C/O PAULA LILLARD fund recently?
In 2024, RED BIRD HOLLOW FOUNDATION C/O PAULA LILLARD awarded grants to about 110 grantees. Recent grantees include Lake Forest College, THE JACK MILLER CENTER FOR TEACHING AMERICA'S FOUNDING PRINCIPLES AND, and LAKE FOREST OPEN LANDS ASSOCIATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to RED BIRD HOLLOW FOUNDATION C/O PAULA LILLARD?
RED BIRD HOLLOW FOUNDATION C/O PAULA LILLARD does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.