AI Summary
OUT OF THE BOX FOUNDATION INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing grants exclusively by invitation and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $119K to 40 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
GREATER CHICAGO FOOD DEPOSITORY
Chicago, IL
$75K
8%
Breakthrough Urban Ministries Inc
Chicago, IL
$55K
6%
OPEN BOOKS LTD
Chicago, IL
$52.5K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
30
Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
$1K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to OUT OF THE BOX FOUNDATION INC?
No. OUT OF THE BOX FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does OUT OF THE BOX FOUNDATION INC give?
OUT OF THE BOX FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Florida, and Minnesota. 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 OUT OF THE BOX FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from OUT OF THE BOX FOUNDATION INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does OUT OF THE BOX FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, OUT OF THE BOX FOUNDATION INC awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $119 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did OUT OF THE BOX FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, OUT OF THE BOX FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include GREATER CHICAGO FOOD DEPOSITORY, Breakthrough Urban Ministries Inc, and OPEN BOOKS LTD. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to OUT OF THE BOX FOUNDATION INC?
OUT OF THE BOX FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.