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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Equity Residential Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based engagement and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $154.5K across 87 grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$154.5K
2024
Grantees funded
87
Multi-year grantees
31%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
16
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
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Marty McKenna
Board Member
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Robert Garechana
Board Member
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Scott J Fenster
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to EQUITY RESIDENTIAL FOUNDATION?
No. EQUITY RESIDENTIAL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does EQUITY RESIDENTIAL FOUNDATION give?
EQUITY RESIDENTIAL FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, California, and New Hampshire. 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 EQUITY RESIDENTIAL FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from EQUITY RESIDENTIAL FOUNDATION 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 EQUITY RESIDENTIAL FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, EQUITY RESIDENTIAL FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $155 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did EQUITY RESIDENTIAL FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, EQUITY RESIDENTIAL FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 90 grantees. Recent grantees include National Apartment Association Education Institute, INNOVATION NETWORK FOR COMMUNITIES INC, and OVER THE RAINBOW ASSOCIATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to EQUITY RESIDENTIAL FOUNDATION?
EQUITY RESIDENTIAL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.