AI Summary
The IGRB Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants solely by invitation and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation distributed $2 million across 53 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE FOUNDATION IS EXCLUSIVELY ORGANIZED TO FOSTER, PROMOTE, SUPPORT, DEVELOP, ENCOURAGE AND MAINTAIN A SPECIFIC CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL OR RELIGIOUS PURPOSE OR FUNCTION OF, OR AS AUTHORIZED IN THE CHARTER OF, THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO.
Cause Areas
2
Education
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SCIENCE MUSEUM OF MINNESOTA
ST. PAUL, MN
$620K
11%
AMERICAN PRAIRIE FOUNDATION dba AMERICAN PRAIRIE RESERVE
Bozeman, MT
$500K
9%
THE WETLANDS INITIATIVE
Chicago, IL
$500K
9%
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Total No. of Grants
23
Median 1st year grant
$40K
Median 2nd year grant
$75K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to IGRB FOUNDATION?
No. IGRB FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does IGRB FOUNDATION give?
IGRB FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota, Illinois, and California. 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 IGRB FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from IGRB FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $40 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does IGRB FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, IGRB FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did IGRB FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, IGRB FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include SCIENCE MUSEUM OF MINNESOTA, AMERICAN PRAIRIE FOUNDATION dba AMERICAN PRAIRIE RESERVE, and THE WETLANDS INITIATIVE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to IGRB FOUNDATION?
IGRB FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.