The Lawn Institute Foundation
AI Summary
The Lawn Institute Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $69.8K across seven grantees and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
Conducting education and research of sod production, monitoring, interpreting and reporting on the latest advances in turfgrass research, landscape horticulture and agronomic science.
Cause Areas
4
Education
Science
Law
Technology
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
PURDUE UNIVERSITY
Seymour, IN
$44.8K
19%
KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY
MANHATTAN, KS
$24.8K
10%
TURFGRASS PRODUCERS INTERNATIONAL
Lombard, IL
$20K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
5
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10.4K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Lawn Institute Foundation?
No. The Lawn Institute Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Lawn Institute Foundation give?
The Lawn Institute Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, Indiana, and North Carolina. 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 Lawn Institute Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Lawn Institute Foundation 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 The Lawn Institute Foundation make each year?
In 2024, The Lawn Institute Foundation awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $70 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Lawn Institute Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, The Lawn Institute Foundation awarded grants to about 7 grantees. Recent grantees include PURDUE UNIVERSITY, KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY, and TURFGRASS PRODUCERS INTERNATIONAL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Lawn Institute Foundation?
The Lawn Institute Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.