EFS FOUNDATIONClosed
Closed
TUCSON, AZ, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
36-4219647
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
TUCSON, AZ, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
36-4219647
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Closed
This organization closed in 2020. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.
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The EFS Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that made a significant impact in 2020 by awarding a total of $10.4 million across 51 grantees. Currently, the foundation is open for unsolicited proposals, inviting prospective applicants to review the 'How to Apply' section of their profile page to determine eligibility and fit for funding opportunities.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CENTER FOR INFORMATION OF ELGIN (CENTRO DE INFORMACION)
$353.5K
3%

COMMUNITY CRISIS CENTER INC
$338.5K
3%
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF NORTH CENTRAL ILLINOIS INC
$338.5K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
79
Median 1st year grant
$8.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$7.7K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to EFS FOUNDATION?
Yes. EFS FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does EFS FOUNDATION give?
EFS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, District Of Columbia, 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 EFS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from EFS FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $8,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does EFS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2020, EFS FOUNDATION awarded about 80 grants, totaling nearly $10.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did EFS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2020, EFS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include CENTER FOR INFORMATION OF ELGIN (CENTRO DE INFORMACION), COMMUNITY CRISIS CENTER INC, and BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF NORTH CENTRAL ILLINOIS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to EFS FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting EFS FOUNDATION’s website.
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