AI Summary
The Upstart Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization led by Suzanne Musikantow-Holster, focuses on relationship-based grantmaking and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $11.5K across 11 grantees, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities 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
THE GLOBAL HUNGER PROJECT
New York, NY
$110K
55%
CHICAGO FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN
CHICAGO, IL
$45.5K
23%
COTA - Children's Organ Transplant Association
Bloomington, IN
$10K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
7
Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
$2K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UPSTART FOUNDATION C/O SUZANNE MUSIKANTOW-HOLSTER?
No. UPSTART FOUNDATION C/O SUZANNE MUSIKANTOW-HOLSTER does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UPSTART FOUNDATION C/O SUZANNE MUSIKANTOW-HOLSTER give?
UPSTART FOUNDATION C/O SUZANNE MUSIKANTOW-HOLSTER primarily gives to organizations located in South Carolina, Illinois, 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 UPSTART FOUNDATION C/O SUZANNE MUSIKANTOW-HOLSTER’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UPSTART FOUNDATION C/O SUZANNE MUSIKANTOW-HOLSTER fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does UPSTART FOUNDATION C/O SUZANNE MUSIKANTOW-HOLSTER make each year?
In 2024, UPSTART FOUNDATION C/O SUZANNE MUSIKANTOW-HOLSTER awarded about 7 grants, totaling nearly $12 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UPSTART FOUNDATION C/O SUZANNE MUSIKANTOW-HOLSTER fund recently?
In 2024, UPSTART FOUNDATION C/O SUZANNE MUSIKANTOW-HOLSTER awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include THE GLOBAL HUNGER PROJECT, CHICAGO FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN, and COTA - Children's Organ Transplant Association. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UPSTART FOUNDATION C/O SUZANNE MUSIKANTOW-HOLSTER?
UPSTART FOUNDATION C/O SUZANNE MUSIKANTOW-HOLSTER does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.