AI Summary
The Walter S. Mander Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, is focused on relationship-based grantmaking and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2025, the foundation distributed a total of $538.4K across 64 grantees, making grants exclusively by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
FOREFRONT
$477.2K
18%
University of Chicago
$200K
8%
NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE
$200K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
58
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WALTER S MANDER FOUNDATION C/O GOSCHI & GOSCHI?
No. WALTER S MANDER FOUNDATION C/O GOSCHI & GOSCHI does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WALTER S MANDER FOUNDATION C/O GOSCHI & GOSCHI give?
WALTER S MANDER FOUNDATION C/O GOSCHI & GOSCHI primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Massachusetts, 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 WALTER S MANDER FOUNDATION C/O GOSCHI & GOSCHI’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WALTER S MANDER FOUNDATION C/O GOSCHI & GOSCHI fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WALTER S MANDER FOUNDATION C/O GOSCHI & GOSCHI make each year?
In 2025, WALTER S MANDER FOUNDATION C/O GOSCHI & GOSCHI awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $538 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WALTER S MANDER FOUNDATION C/O GOSCHI & GOSCHI fund recently?
In 2025, WALTER S MANDER FOUNDATION C/O GOSCHI & GOSCHI awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include FOREFRONT, University of Chicago, and NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WALTER S MANDER FOUNDATION C/O GOSCHI & GOSCHI?
WALTER S MANDER FOUNDATION C/O GOSCHI & GOSCHI does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.